Society

Don't Look RoundSOLD

The autobiography of Violet Trefusis, with a jacket and illustations by Philippe Jullian.

Prince Felix Yusupov. The Man Who Murdered RasputinSOLD

The fascinating life story of Prince Felix Yusupov, the Russian aristocrat and Parisian exile.

Kentucky Countess. Mona Bismarck in Art & Fashion£70.00

An illustrated biography of the style icon Mona Bismarck, with many photographs by Beaton.

Broken Blood. The Rise and Fall of the Tennant FamilySOLD

Simon Blow's sweeping account of the Tennant family.

Helmut Newton. Autobiography£40.00

The personal story of one of the 20th century's most influential photographers.

Taken Care Of. An AutobiographySOLD

Edith Sitwell's memoir, telling the story of her life from childhood to her last days.

Allure£80.00

A first edition of the classic book by the New York fashion.

Dior by Dior. The Autobiography of Christian DiorSOLD

The first English edition of Dior's autobiography.

Cecil Beaton. The Authorised BiographySOLD

The official biography of Beaton by Hugo Vickers.

Pierre Balmain. My Years and Seasons£75.00

The fashion designer's autobiography.

Bright Young Things. A Book of DrawingsSOLD

An Indian Album£140.00

Cecil Beaton's photographs of war-time India, with the well-preserved dust jacket.

Ashcombe. The Story of a Fifteen-Year Lease£140.00

A first edition of Beaton's record of his famous Wiltshire country house.

Curtis Moffat. Silver Society. Experimental Photography and Design, 1923-1935£30.00

The first book on Curtis Moffat, an American photographer amongst the Bright Young Things.

Grace and Favour. The Memoirs of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster£65.00

Leolia, Duchess of Westminster's memoirs of life as a Bright Young Thing.

Serious Pleasures. The Life of Stephen TennantSOLD

Philip Hoare's definitive biography of Stephen Tennant.

Cecil Beaton's Bright Young Things£31.50

The catalogue for the exhibition on Cecil Beaton and his coterie.

A typed manuscript titled 'Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend'£150.00

Collection du Baron de Rede Provenant de l'Hotel Lambert. Volume I: Mobilier, Objets d'Art, Tableaux et Livres. Volume II: Orfèvrerie, Porcelaine, Verrerie, Bijoux et MemorabiliaSOLD

A wonderful collection illustrating one man's impeccable taste.

Society Racket. A Critical Survey of Modern Social Life£150.00

A scarce contemporary account of the Bright Young People.