London, Evans Brothers Limited, 1955
Sir Norman Hartnell (1901–1979), one of the most famous and long-standing British fashion designers, Royal Warrant Holder to both Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II; he designed both the latter's wedding and coronation dresses.
First edition, inscribed by the author on half-title; 4to (245 x 170 mm.); numerous full & half-page colour plates, reproduced drawings on colour paper, illustrations and black & white photographs, slight toning to paper but clean; publisher's moire cloth gilt, light wear to corners, pictorial dust-jacket, darkening, more so to spine, spine-ends chipped, a few spots and a small loss to upper edge of rear panel but overall a very good example.
First edition, inscribed by the author on half-title; 4to (245 x 170 mm.); numerous full & half-page colour plates, reproduced drawings on colour paper, illustrations and black & white photographs, slight toning to paper but clean; publisher's moire cloth gilt, light wear to corners, pictorial dust-jacket, darkening, more so to spine, spine-ends chipped, a few spots and a small loss to upper edge of rear panel but overall a very good example.
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