ALTMAN'S SPRING AND SUMMER FASHIONS CATALOG, 1915, Dover Publications.
Republication of "Book of Styles of Spring and Summer" by B. Altman & Co.(1915). 932 black and white illustrations, including photos, original text.  96 pgs. $10.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

AMERICAN COSTUME, 1915-1970, Shirley Miles O'Donnol.
BK GJ01. A sourcebook for the stage costumer by drawings, photos and text covering all types of costume and accessories.  Includes representative theatre productions.  270pgs. $20.00 USD

AMERICAN VICTORIAN COSTUME IN EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS, Priscilla Harris Dalrymple.
BK DV77. Extravagance and impracticality in dress through the studio "still", 108pgs. $15.00 USD

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN, MESOPOTAMIAN & PERSIAN COSTUME, Mary G. Houston.
Evolution of apparel in ancient Middle East including flat patterns. 208pgs. $12.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

ANCIENT EUROPEAN COSTUME AND FASHION, Herbert Norris.
BK DZ05. From Paleolithic times to Norman conquest (1066). 336pgs. $17.00 USD

APRONS, ICONS OF THE AMERICAN HOME, Joyce Cheney.
BK PW05.  The nostalgic connection to the American dream through the artistic whimsy and cultural significance of this classic.  American fold art. 144pgs.  $20.00 USD 

APRONS OF THE MID-20TH CENTURY, Judy Florence.
BK SJ69. Aprons defining a generation of happy housewives are now sentimental favorites. Color photos over 200 aprons.  160pgs.
$30.00 USD

THE ART AND CRAFT OF GIANNI VERSACE, Claire Wilcox, Valerie Mendes and Vhiara Buss.
BK AB57. Accompaniment to V & A exhibition, a retrospective of the work of this innovative and enigmatic designer. 159pgs. $35.00 USD

ART OF DRESS: CLOTHES AND SOCIETY 1500-1914, Jane Ashelford.
Detailed history of Western costume in its social context through four centuries.  In addition to a text full of valuable research, this book illustrates with examples from contemporary artworks, and color photos of antique garments. 320pgs. $50.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

THE ART OF DRESS: CLOTHES AND SOCIETY 1500-1914, Jane Ashelford. Detailed history of Western costume in its social context through four centuries.  In addition to a text full of valuable research, this book illustrates with examples from contemporary artworks, and color photos of antique garments. 320pgs. $50.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

THE ART OF HAUTE COUTURE, Laura Jacobs, photography by Victor Skrebnesk. A must for fashion lovers.  All the major designers of the 20th century are presented, examining the ingenious ways couturiers work with lite, texture and ornament.176pgs. $75.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

100 YEARS OF WESTERN WEAR (h)
BK GS44. Beard $25.00 USD

1920's FASHION DESIGN, Pepin Press.
BK RJ29.  Catalog cuts, some in color, without annotation. 240pgs (p) $30.00 USD

1940s FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, Tina Skinner
BK SJ11. Drawn from Sears catalogs, hundreds of images of everyday wear. 160pgs (p) $30.00 USD

1950s FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
BK SJ12.  Drawn from Sears catalogs, hundreds of images of everyday wear. 160pgs (p) $30.00 USD

20,000 YEARS OF FASHION, Francois Boucher
The definitive study of costume from prehistoric man to the whimsical fashion of today. 469pgs (h) $55.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

ACCESSORIES OF DRESS, Katherine Morris Lester and Bess Viola Oerke
BK DZ67.  Entertaining account of the forms of personal adornment throughout history. Originally published 1940. 608pgs (p) $35.00 USD

ACKERMANN'S COSTUME PLATES, Rudolph Ackemann.
BK DV41. A selection of 88 plates illustrating English fashion during the early 19th c. 120pgs. (p)  $13.00 USD

ALAIA, Francois Baudot.
BK RZ38. Designs to flatter and accentuate the female form. 80pgs (h)
$19.00 USD

ALGEROISES: HISTOIRE D'UN COSTUME MEDITERRANEEN, Leyla Belkaid.
Historical survey of Mediterranean costume and fabrics. French text 186pgs (h) $70.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

ART TO WEAR, Julie Schafler Dale.
BK WO03. Two decades of extraordinary costume in this classic collection of contemporary art far from the commercial fashion industry. 320pgs (h) $75.00 USD

ARTWEAR, Fashion and Anti-Fashion, Melissa Leventon
BK NQ04. Exhibit catalog of the contemporary trends in exploring art as a wearable medium. 160ps (p) $30.00 USD

AUTHENTIC FRENCH FASHIONS OF THE TWENTIES, JoAnne Olian.
BK DV73.  413 b & w Paris couture costume designs from L'Art et La Mode. 138pgs (p)  $15.00 USD

BALENCIAGA, Marie-ANdree Jouve.
The master of haute couture from the 30's to the 70's with his expression of Spanish elegance. 80pgs (h) $19.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

BEADS IN FASHION, 1900-2000, Leslie Pina, etc.
BK SJ13. History, techniques, preservation and collecting with price guide. 192pgs (h) $40.00 USD

BEAUTY IN EXILE, Alexandre Vassiliev,
BK AB60. The Artists, Models and Nobility Who Fled the Russian Revolution and Influenced the World of Fashion. 480pgs (h) .
$60.00 USD

THE BELLE EPOQUE IN THE PARIS HERALD, Hebe Dorsey.
BK PB70. Fashion, society and lifestyle through the pages of the Paris Herald from 1890 to 1914. 224pgs. (h)  $38.00 USD

BETTINA, Guy Schoeller
BK PD23. Famous French model of the 50's becoming a symbol for a generation. 80pgs (h) . $18.00 USD

BLOOMINGDALE'S ILLUSTRATED 1886 CATALOG: Fashions, Dry Goods and Housewares, Bloomingdale Brothers. 
BK DV54. An extensive section on fashion, lace and jewelry and description from 1840. 111pgs. (p)  $15.00 USD

BLUEPRINTS OF FASHION: HOME SEWING PATTERNS OF THE 1940s, Wade Laboissonniere
BK SJ55.  Patterns and ephemera with value guide. 196pgs (p) .
$30.00 USD

BLUEPRINTS OF FASHION: HOME SEWING PATTERNS OF THE 1950s, Wade Laboissonniere
BK SJ24. Patterns and ephemera with value guide. 176pgs (p) .
$30.00 USD

THE BOOK OF COSTUME (1846), Countess of Wilton.
BK RL05. This delightful text, originally written in 1846, is full of intriguing descriptions reflecting the author's research on the art of dress. Well prepared preface, annotations, a useful index, and various travelers reports. 528pgs. (h)  . $45.00 USD

THE BOOK OF KIMONO, Norio Yamanaka.
BK KD08. Selecting, wearing and choosing accessories with tips on catre and preservation. 140pgs (p)  $28.00 USD

BRAVEHEARTS: MEN IN SKIRTS, Andrew Bolton.
BK AB56. The warrior origins of kilts and sarongs. Far from feminizing men, skirts reinforce their vitality. From celebrity idols such as Mick Jagger and David Bowie and designers including Dior and Gaultier. 160pgs (h). $40.00 USD

BRITISH COSTUME FROM EARLIEST TIMES TO 1820, Emily Jessie Ashdown.
BK DZ30. From 460 (early Saxon) to 1820 (George III). 468 illustrations. 512pgs (p) $19.00 USD

BUTTERICK'S 1892 METROPOLITAN FASHIONS, Butterick Publishing Co.
Over 1000 ill of women's, men's and children's fashions. 160pgs. (p) . $12.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

CALIFORNIA FASHION, Marian Hall
BK DA51. From Haight-Ashbury to Rodeo Drive, California lifestyle changed the look of the world. 176pgs (h) $25.00 USD

A CENTURY OF LINGERIE, Karen Bressler, Karoline Newman and Gillian Proctor.
The ever-changing styles of lingerie as related to fashion and social history. 144pgs (h) $25.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

CHANEL, THE COUTURIERE AT WORK, Amy De La Haye & Shelley Tobin.
BK OV01. For the first time the focus is on Chanel the couturier, her innovations and influence. The story is brought right up to 1994 in the final chapter based on an interview with Karl Lagerfeld. 136pgs. (p) $25.00 USD

CHANEL, Francois Baudot.
80pgs (h) $19.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

CHARLES JAMES, Richard Martin
Inventor of 1930's American haute couture. 80pgs (h) . $18.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

THE CHILD IN FASHION, Kristina Harris
BK SJ61.  Children's' fashions in the context of childhood itself along with a display of authentic fashions and value guide. 176pgs (p)
$30.00 USD 

CHILDREN OF THE PAST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS, Edited by Alison Mager.
BK DY33. An album with 165 prints. 162pgs. (p)  $13.00 USD

CHILDREN'S CLOTHES, Clare Rose.
BK PB53. From 17th c. to 1980, clothes looked at in relation to social history. 160pgs. (s)  $30.00 USD

CHILDREN'S FASHIONS 1900-1950 AS PICTURED IN SEARS CATALOGS, JoAnne Olian.
BK DZ49. From the pages of Sears catalogs. 120pgs (p)  $15.00 USD

CHINA CHIC, EAST MEETS WEST, Valerie Steele & John S. Major
BK DA18. Inspiration for Chinese clothing with an understanding of historic significance and symbols. 197pgs (h)  $35.00 USD

CHINSTRAPS, NOSE MOULDS AND CORSETS, Rosemary Hawthorne.
BK DG32. A half century of female vanity through British advertisements. 64pgs (p) $13.00 USD

CHRISTIAN LACROIX, Patrick Mauries.
BK BS39. Behind the scenes look in the creation of a new couture collection. The entire creative process in the making of a fashion show. 192p (h) $25.00 USD 

CHRISTIAN LACROIX, Francois Baudot.
BK RZ36. Fantasy, insolence, theater and luxury in fashion. 80pgs (h) 
$19.00 USD

THE CHRONICLE OF WESTERN FASHION, John Peacock.
BK AB14. Over 1000 color illustrations of 4000 years of Western fashion. An unrivaled sourcebook. 224pgs. (h) $40.00 USD

CHURCH VESTMENTS: THEIR ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT, Herbert Norris.
BK DZ44. Evolution of clerical attire to the 1400s. Republication of 1950 edition. 232pgs (p) $17.00 USD

CIVIL WAR COOKING: THE HOUSEKEEPER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, Mrs. E.F. Haskell.
BK RL16. Useful information for the housekeeper in all branches of cooking and domestic economy: including advice to young housekeepers, nutrition, preserving, gardening, the sick room and dairy work. Originally published 1861. 445pgs. (p) $30.00 USD

CIVIL WAR ERA ETIQUETTE: Martine's Handbook & Vulgarisms in Conversation.
BK RL09.  The best etiquette book of the times combined with a dictionary of vulgarisms and embellished with illustrations from Godey's Lady's Books of the same period. 236pgs. (p) $16.00 USD

CIVIL WAR LADIES: FASHIONS AND NEEDLE-ARTS OF THE EARLY 1860'S. Edited by R. L. Shep.
BK RL10. Hundreds of fashion illustrations, practical instructions and patterns, hair styles, hair jewelry, etc from Peterson's Magazine 1861-64. 348pgs. (p)  $27.00 USD

CLAIRE McCARDELL, REDEFINING MODERNISM, Kohle Yohannan and Nancy Nolf
BK PD15. Humble fabrics and rich designs. the master of line. 151pgs (h)  $40.00 USD

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES FROM THE '40s, '50s & '60s, Jan Lindenberger
BK SJ25. A guide for collectors. 160pgs (p)  $17.00 USD

THE COMPLEAT GENTLEMAN, Geoffrey Beard.
BK RZ23. Five centuries of Aristocratic life with emphasis on taste and attire. 224pgs. (h) $50.00 USD

THE COMPLETE COSTUME HISTORY, Auguste Racinet.
BK TA41. From antiquity to he 20th c, world costume and dress. Incorporating the complete 6 volumes of the late 19th c. original edition. Oversize format. 648pgs (h) $200.00 USD

THE COMPLETE FASHION SOURCEBOOK, John Peacock
BK NQ06. Women's and men's clothing from the 1920s through the 1980 by year-by-year drawings. 424p (p) $35.00 USD

THE CORSET, A CULTURAL HISTORY, Valerie Steele.
BK YA01. From fashionable dress to an instrument of torture...400 years of cultural history fully illustrated. 199pgs (p) $30.00 USD

CORSETS: A VISUAL SURVEY, R. L. Shep.
Hundreds of 19th & 20th C. corset illustrations. 272pgs. (p) $27.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

COSTUME, THE WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Women's costume by photo from the Halle collection 1810-1965. 35pgs. (p)  $16.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

COSTUME & FASHION: A Concise History, James Laver.
BK NO01. Filled with a fantastic collection of photographs, this guide documents and describes landmarks in costume history, forms and materials used through the ages as well as the underlying motives of fashion. A key textbook for students of art, costume and fashion. 288pgs. (p)  $17.00 USD

COSTUME DESIGN IN THE MOVIES, Elizabeth Leese.
BK DV78. The works of 157 great designers viewed through Hollywood stills. Organized by designer with a 6000 film index. 171pgs. (p) 
$17.00 USD

COSTUME IN DETAIL 1730-1930.
BK DR41. With emphasis on costume construction, this volume should be a necessary resource for anyone with fashion interests. 400pgs (p)  $35.00 USD

COSTUME IN GREEK CLASSIC DRAMA, Iris Brooke.
BK DZ58. Republication of 1962 edition. 112pgs (p)  $10.00 USD

LE COSTUME POPULAIRE PROVENCAL, Rode de basso Prouvenco.
BK AD46. Historic costume, lace and accessories of Provence with pull-out scaled costume patterns, from Musee de Arts. French text. 223pgs (h) $70.00 USD

COSTUME THROUGH THE AGES, Edhard Klepper.
BK DZ04. Over 1400 illustrations from "Das Buchleir der tausend Kostume (1961). 128pgs (p) $11.00 USD

COSTUME: THE PERFORMING PARTNER, Jac Lewis & Miriam Strizheff Lewis.
BK PC10. For actors and lovers of theatrical illusion. All aspects of costume art divided into 3 sections; The Role of Costume, Improvisation and Innovative Costuming and Putting the Costume to Use. 186pgs. (p)  $12.00 USD

COSTUMES, Clara Schmidt.
BK GR04. Over 1500 examples of costume from antiquity through the 1920s by illustrations from contemporary sources. 383pgs (p)  .
$24.00 USD

COSTUMES ANCIENS, Cesare Vecellio.
BK GR05.  Over 600 line drawn costumes from Medieval sources covering all social strata. 95pgs (p)  $15.00 USD

COSTUMES OF THE GREEKS AND ROMANS, Thomas Hope.
BK DY63. Republication of 1812 edition with over 700 illustrations taken from original sources. 348pgs. (p)  $13.00 USD

COWBOY CLOTHING AND GEAR, Hamley & Co.
BK DY38. The complete Hamley Catalog of 1942. An unabridged republication with original descriptive captions and prices. 168pgs. (p) $10.00 USD

CUBISM AND FASHION, Richard Martin.
BK AB47. The influence of this early 20th c style on garment design in the striking geometric fashions of the like of Vionet, Reboux, Chanel and others. 160pgs (h) $35.00 USD

CULT OF ELIZABETH, Roy Strong.
BK DG33. The height of pageantry and the arts through the legend of Queen Elizabeth. 227pgs (p) $25.00 USD

THE CUTTING EDGE: 50 YEARS OF BRITISH FASHION, 1947-1997.
BK OV02.  A stunning visual survey of the best of British fashion, from Hardy Amies and the tradionalists to the eccentric contemporary designs of Quant, Westwood et. al. covering tailoring, hats, handbags, shoes, undergarments, etc. 224pgs. (h) $40.00 USD

DECADES OF FASHION, Harriet Worsley
BK DA50. The pulse of the 20th c, through hundreds of photos from catwalk, street and film. 804pgs (p)  $32.00 USD

A DICTIONARY OF COSTUME AND FASHION, Mary Brooks Picken.
BK DY88. Over 10,000 entries and over 750 illustrations associated with fashion, fabrics, lace and stitches. 446pgs (p) $18.00 USD

DIOR, Maril-France Pochina.
80pgs (h) . . $19.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

DIVINELY ELEGANT, Anthony Lipmann.
BK BA48. The world of Ernst Dryden, fashion pioneer and Hollywood costume designer of the Jazz age. 192pgs. (h)  $40.00 USD

DONNA KARAN, Ingrid Sischy
BK PD28. Real clothes for real people from the 1980s. 80pgs (h)  . $18.00 USD

DRESS IN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY EUROPE, Aileen Ribeiro.
Dress of the middle and upper classes and its meaning in terms of social definition and identity. 318pgs (h)  $80.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

DRESS IN DETAIL FROM AROUND THE WORLD, Rosemary Crill, Jennifer Wearden and Verity Wilson.
BK AB87. 150 special occasion garments from tropics to Arctic Circle by detailed photos, line drawings of garment structure and rich text. An inspiration for any designer. A V&A Museum book. 224pgs (h) 
$45.00 USD

DRESS IN FRANCE IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, Madeleine Delpierre.
From an artistic, social and economic view. 166pgs (h)  . . $60.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

DRESSMIN THE MIDDLE AGES, Francoise Piponnier & Perrine Mane.
BK YA04. Costume and the cultural and social conditions of western Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries. 168pgs (p )  $25.00 USD

DRESSED IN BLACK, Valerie Mendes.
BK RJ35. Black as a fashion statement through the great 20th c. fashion houses from Fortuny, Schiaparelli, Balenciaga and others by photos, line drawings and details. From V&A collection. 144pgs   $45.00 USD

DRESSING & UNDRESSING FOR THE BEACH, Irina Lindsay,
BK MG01.  A look at beach fashions from the early 1600s to the present with striking b & w drawings. 68pgs. (p)  $8.00 USD

DRESSING UP VINTAGE, Tracy Tolkien.
The best of old-school couture and how to spot a valuable garment. 160pgs (h)  $35.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

AN EDWARDIAN CHILDHOOD, Jane Pettigrew.
BK FB02. With over one hundred illustrations of the period, the author weaves together the many varied memories of children from all social back-grounds to produce a magical picture of life in Edwardian Britain. 160pgs. (h)  $22.00 USD

EDWARDIAN LONDON V.1, The Village Press.
BK PB46. A very well illustrated comprehensive social study of turn-of-the-century London covering every aspect of life from the Royal Family to the working man in 4 Volumes. 280pgs ea.  $12.00 USD

EDWARDIAN LONDON, V.2 Village Press.
BK 2 PB46. $12.00 USD

EDWARDIAN LONDON, V.3 Village Press 
BK 3 PB46. $12.00 USD

EDWARDIAN LONDON, V.4 Village Press .
BK 4 PB46. $12.00 USD 2.1250

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FRENCH FASHION PLATES IN FULL COLOR, S. Blum.
BK DV40. Pre revolutionary (1778-1787) French fashion in 64 full color engravings. 79pgs. (p)  $18.00 USD

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FASHION, Georgina O'Hara.
BK AB01. Covers every aspect of fashion in over 1000 entries from Chanel to Twiggy to Venetian Lace. Covers designers, artists, fabrics,. society personalities. Over 350 ill. 272pgs. (h)  $40.00 USD

ENGLISH CHILDREN'S COSTUME 1775-1920, Iris Brooke.
BK DZ57. A pictorial record of juvenile fashions. Reproduction of 1930 edition. 96pgs (p) . $8.00 USD

ENGLISH COSTUME FROM THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY THROUGH THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
BK DZ19.  Dressmaking and social customs. 256pgs (p) . $18.00 USD

ENGLISH COSTUME FROM THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES THROUGH THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY, Iris Brooke.
BK DZ18. Dressmaking and social customs. 256pgs (p)  $18.00 USD

ENGLISH PORTRAIT MINIATURES, Graham Reynolds.
BK PB57. A survey of English portrait artists from the 16th to 19th c. Profusely illustrated with black & white and color illustrations of each artist's work. 191pgs. (h) $36.00 USD

ENGLISH WOMEN'S CLOTHING IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, C. Willett Cunnington.
BK DV72. A complete decade by decade survey from contemporary sources. 1937 reprint. 460pgs. (p)  $30.00 USD

ERTE'S FASHION DESIGNS.
218 illustrations from Harper's Bazaar 1918-1932. 71pgs $13.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

ETIQUETTE FOR GENTLEMEN, Routledge's
BK LF80. An unedited facsimile of the original mini book, c. 1850, 2.5" x 3.5", covering everything from dress, riding and walking, weddings, court presentations and vulgar errors. A necessity and perfect companion for pocket. Leatherette cover with gold blocking, fully cased. 96pgs (h) $14.00 USD

ETIQUETTE FOR LADIES, Warne's Bijou Books
BK LF79.  An unedited facsimile of the original mini book, c. 1850, 2.5" x 3.5", covering everything from dress, riding and walking, weddings, court presentations and vulgar errors. A necessity and perfect companion for pocket or purse. Leatherette cover with gold blocking, fully cased. 96pgs (h) $14.00 USD

EUROPEAN CIVIL AND MILITARY CLOTHING.
BK DZ25. Republication of 1914 edition. 217 B&W plates. 224pgs . . $22.00 USD

EUROPEAN COSTUME AND FASHION 1490-1790, Francis M. Kelly and Randolph Schwabe.
BK DZ48. Evolution of apparel from late Tudor to George III from contemporary art. Includes patterns. 320pgs (p)  $17.00 USD

EUROPEAN COSTUMES OF THE SIXTEENTH THROUGH EIGHTEENTH CENTURIES, Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard.
BK DY46. In full color with 150 illustrations. A republication of all the plates from Costumes Historiques des XVI, XVII, XVIII siecles. English captions. 96pgs. (p)  $18.00 USD

EVERYDAY DRESS OF RURAL AMERICA, 1783-1800.
BK DY02. Full descriptions, line drawings, scaled patterns and instructions. 128pgs. (p)  $12.00 USD

EVERYDAY FASHIONS 1909-1920, Edited by JoAnne Olian.
BK DY42. Reprinted pages from Sears Catalogs focusing on ready to wear apparel for women and children. An authentic record of what Americans were wearing during a decade of tremendous change, a vintage parade. 144pgs. (p)  . $15.00 USD

EVERYDAY FASHIONS OF THE FIFTIES, JoAnne Olian.
BK DZ45. As pictured in Sears Catalogs 1950-1959. 128pgs (p) 
$15.00 USD

EVERYDAY FASHIONS OF THE SIXTIES, JoAnne Olian.
BK DY77. Selected pages from Sears catalog. 96pgs (p) . $15.00 USD

EVERYDAY FASHIONS OF THE TWENTIES AS PICTURED IN SEARS AND OTHER CATALOGS, Stella Blum.
BK DV34. Over 750 illustrations of dress of the Roaring Twenties. 156pgs. (p)  $15.00 USD

EVERYDAY FASHIONS OF THE FORTIES, AS PICTURED IN SEARS CATALOGS, JoAnne Olian.
BK DV88. The taste of American mainstream when mail-order shopping reached a new popularity. 122pgs. (p). $15.00 USD

EXTREME BEAUTY: THE BODY TRANSFORMED, Harold Koda.
BK YA06.  The extraordinary transformations imposed on the body over time and across cultures. Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit 2001-02. 168pgs (h) $48.00 USD

A FASHION SURVEY: 19th CENTURY AMERICAN WOMEN, Barron Krody and C.W. Bostain.
BK XA08. Exhibit guide, specifically for children. 14pgs. (s)  $2.50 USD

FASHIONS AND COSTUMES FROM GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK, Stella Blum.
BK DV36.  Over 400 fashion designs, 8 plate in full color, from the popular 19th century women's magazine. 136pgs. (p)  $11.00 USD

FASHION: THE COLLECTION OF THE KYOTO COSTUME INSTITUTE.
BK TA46.  A monumental volume of an incredible collection with over 500 photos of full and detail elements. 733pgs (p)  $45.00 USD

FASHION. Cahy Newman.
BK SB32.  A lavishly illustrated visual journey tracing the history and cultural significance of what we wear, and why we wear it. A National Geographic publication. 240pgs (h) $50.00 USD

FASHION. Cahy Newman.
BK SB36. A lavishly illustrated visual journey tracing the history and cultural significance of what we wear, and why we wear it. A National Geographic publication. 240pgs (p)  . $25.00 USD

FASHION ACCESSORIES, THE COMPLETE 20TH CENTURY SOURCEBOOK, John Peacock.
BK SN38. Over 2000 color drawings tracing the evolution of male and female accessories including hats, shores, bags, jewelry, belts, ties and umbrellas. 192p (h) . $35.00 USD

FASHION AND SURREALISM, Richard Martin.
BK RZ56. Art and haute couture in this 1996 collection of imagery. 240pgs (p) $35.00 USD

FASHION ASIA, Douglas Bullis.
Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, etc. in a presentation of the most innovative from avant garde designers. 208pgs (p)  $24.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

FASHION DESIGN 1800-1940, Pippin Press.
Catalog cuts, some in color, with description. 408pgs (p) $28.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

FASHION DESIGN 1895-1920, Pippin Press.
Catalog cuts, some in color. Illustrations dated but without annotation. 240pgs (p) $24.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

FASHION DESIGN, 1850-1895, Peppin Press.
BK DR36. A vast collection of high quality reproductions of fashion and fashion accessories without any specific references. 376pgs (p)
$30.00 USD

FASHION DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS FROM "HARPER'S BAZAAR", Erte.
BK DZ37. Over 300 illustrations from Harper's Bazaar 1915-1936. 129pgs (p) . $15.00 USD

FASHION IN THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, Aileen Ribeiro.
BK TX02. The violent changes in fashion linked to the shifting political climate. 159pgs. (h)  $25.00 USD

FASHION IN THE WESTERN WORLD 1500-1990, Doreen Yarwood.
line drawings, photos and text trace fashion against a social, cultural and technological background. 176pgs. (p) . $25.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

FASHION: THE 20th CENTURY, Francois Baudot.
BK SN38. Women's and men's fashion celebrated in photos of works of leading fashion designers together with rich text 400p (p)  $30.00 USD

FASHION AND WOMEN'S ATTITUDES IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, C. Willett Cunnington.
BK DZ59. Republication of 1936 edition. Includes contemporary advertisement. Few illustrations. 352pgs (p)  $15.00 USD

FASHIONS & ACCESSORIES 1840-1980
BK SJ14. Basic clothing designs and trends in accessories including price guide. 160pgs (p) $30.00 USD

FASHIONS OF THE THIRTIES, Carol Belanger Grafton.
BK DY30. Advertising cuts from the Fashion Review covering men, women and children. 62pgs. (p)  $9.00 USD

FEMME FASHION 1780-2004
Conceptual approach to costume with focus on the more unusual and contemporary 20th c. designers and the changing ideals of beauty. 22pgs (h)  $45.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

FIVE CENTURIES OF AMERICAN COSTUME, R. Rurner Wilcox
BK DZ69. From animal hides to mid-20thc. covering military and civilian dress. Republication of 1963 edition. 207pgs (p) . $13.00 USD

FOLK COSTUMES OF THE WORLD, Robert Harrold and Phyllida Legg.
Over 200 costumes in color with full descriptions. 224pgs. (p)
$30.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

FORTUNY, Anne-Marie Deschodt and Dorerra Davanzo Poli.
The unique velvets, silks and beaded chiffons in the creation of opulent garments from the early 20th c. 188p (h) . . $60.00 USD

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FRANKLIN SIMON FASHION CATALOG FOR 1923.
BK DY11. One of the first photographic catalogs covering women's children's and infants dress by draping's and photographs. 144pgs. (p) $11.00 USD

FRENCH FASHION ILLUSTRATION OF THE TWENTIES, Carol Belanger Grafton.
BK DV32. Over 600 B&W drawing of couture fashion from La Vie Parisienne from 1918-1928. 89pgs. (p) $10.00 USD

FULL-COLOR SOURCEBOOK OF FRENCH FASHION: 15th TO 19th CENTURIES, Pauquet Freres.
BK DZ65. Reprint of 19th c. volume with 76 color plates. 80pgs (p) $20.00 USD

FULL COLOR VICTORIAN FASHIONS, JoAnne Olian.
BK DY97. 53 Color plates from Le Journal des Demoiselles and Le Moniteur des Dames et des Demoiselles from 1870-1893. 64pgs (p) $17.00 USD

A GALLERY OF FASHION, Lesley Gordon.
BK PB78. Costume innovations from late 18th c. by contemporary color fashion plates. 48pgs. (h) $6.00 USD

GALLERY OF LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY COSTUME, Caspar Luyken.
BK DZ61. Original plates from 1694 covering a wide range of social classes. 100 engravings. 112pgs (p) $13.00 USD

GALLIANO, Colin McDowell.
BK PC98. One of fashions most dynamic forces with his focus on romance with inspiration from tradition. 200pgs (h) . $40.00 USD

GEOFFREY BEENE, Brenda Cullerton.
BK PD01. Women's fashion in rich simplicity. Costume as an integral part of the body as he masters bias and absence. 143pgs (h) 
$45.00 USD

GILETS BRODES, MODELES DU XVIIIc, Musee des Tissus.
A survey of men's embroidered vests of the 18th c. with embroidery designs. French text. 48pgs (h)  $24.00 USD

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GIMBEL'S ILLUSTRATED 1915 FASHION CATALOG, Gimbel Brothers.
Over 2000 illustrations of contemporary Paris, London and American fashions and accessories. 224pgs. (p) $15.00 USD

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GODEY COSTUME PLATES IN COLOR, Rawlings.
BK DV82. 24 color plates of fashion from 1830-1898 printed on 1 side. 56pgs. (p) . $10.00 USD

80 GODEY'S FULL-COLOR FASHION PLATES: 1838-1880, JoAnne Olian.
BK DY78. 96pgs (p)  $19.00 USD

GOWNS BY ADRIAN: THE MGM YEARS 1928-1941, Howard Gutner.
The creator of the icons of style - Garbo, Crawford, Harlow etc. Lavishly illustrated. 208pgs (h) $40.00 USD

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THE GUINNESS BOOK OF BRITISH ROYALTY, Geoffrey Hindley.
A royal pageant of personalities, pictures and facts from King Arthur to Princess Beatrice, covering day-to-day events as well as ceremonial duties. 192pgs. (h) $20.00 USD

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HAND COLOURED FASHION PLATES, 1770-1899, Vyvyan Holland.
BK BA40. An invaluable guide for the historian of costume. 192pgs. (h) 
$30.00 USD

THE HANDMADE FELT HAT, Debbie Henderson
BK WG04. History, construction and manufacture. 48pgs (p). $8.00 USD

HARRISON FISHER: DEFINING AMERICAN BEAUTY, Tina Skinner
BK SJ20. Illustrator of fashion from 1905-1920 through 450 illustrations. 176pgs (p) $30.00 USD

HAT TALK, Debbie Henderson
BK WG03. Conversations with hat makers about their hats covering the fedora, homburg, straw and cap. 151pgs (p) $20.00 USD

HAUTE COUTURE, Richard Martin & Harold Koda.
BK AB30. Published to accompany an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book provides a lively survey of the history of haute couture from its beginnings with the formation of the House of Worth in mid 19th century Paris to the present day creations of fashion's major designers. Color photos of finished clothing as well as close-ups. 120pgs. (h) . $25.00 USD

HAUTE COUTURE: TRADESMAN'S ENTRANCE, Olivier Seguret, photography by Keiichi Tahara.
BK RZ32. A behind the scenes look at couture, with lavish color photos of workrooms, tools, materials, and construction details. Limited Edition. 213pgs. (h)  $50.00 USD

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HISTORICAL FASHION IN DETAIL, Avril Hart and Susan North.
Form the V&A collection of 17th and 18th c. costume. 224pgs (p)  $40.00 USD

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HISTORY OF 20th CENTURY FASHION, Elizabeth Ewing, Rv Alice Mackrell.
BK DR38. From dominance of couture to influences of street culture, a well illustrated narrative based on the contemporary social, economic and technical developments. 303pgs (p)  $30.00 USD

A HISTORY OF COSTUME, Carl Kohler.
BK DV42. From Egyptian times through the 19th century this classic text is supported by 595 illustrations. 464pgs. (p)  $15.00 USD

A HISTORY OF FASHION IN THE 20th CENTURY, Gertrud Lehnert
BK PD12. From the beginning of haute couture, a century of fashion reflecting the accelerated revolutionary social and moral changes of society. 120pgs (p) $22.00 USD

THE HISTORY OF UNDERCLOTHES, C. Willett Cunnington and Phyllis Cunnington.
BK DV86. Six centuries of undergarments in this historical study arranged by period. Republication of 1951 edition. 272pgs. (p) 
$13.00 USD

HOME PATTERN COMPANY 1914: FASHIONS CATALOG, Introduction by Kristina Harris.
Reproduced from a rare original copy, this record of what fashion-loving Americans were wearing on the eve of the country's entry into World War I will appeal to designers, clothing historians, collectors and anyone interested in early 20th Century fashion. Over 625 black and white illustrations. 90pgs. (p) . $12.00 USD

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HOW THE WEST WAS WORN, Holly George-Warren and Michelle Freedman.
From the cowpoke's closet, some of the wildest and richest sights of the west through boots, Stetsons and jeans in a uniquely American art form. 240pgs (h)  $45.00 USD

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ICONS, THE ABSOLUTE OF STYLE, Dodie Kazanjian
BK SN33. Ultimate book in style from Vogue Magazine's irreverent fashion writer. all the wannabe fervor that goes into being chic.155 pgs. (h)  . $23.00 USD

IDEE MODA: LA DONNA ANGELO (Angelic Woman), ed. Grazietta Butazzi.
BK DE06. The ideal Victorian woman (pure, chaste, and angelic) and how fashion has maintained this myth. Well illustrated with color photographs of fashion plates, actual garments and paintings (Italian text). 184pgs. (p)  $30.00 USD

IDEE DI MODA: BIANCO E NERO (Black & White), ed. Grazietta Butazzi.
BK DE02. Black and white clothing from 18th to 20th c. Includes wedding and mourning clothes as well as high fashion. Well illustrated with color fashion plates and paintings. (Italian text). 184pgs. (p) 
$30.00 USD

IDEE MODA: L'UNIFORME BORGHESE (Bourgeois), ed. Grazietta Butazzi.
BK DE05. Men's clothing from 18th c. to 20th c. Well illustrated with color photographs of original garments, fashion plates and paintings (Italian text). 184pgs. (p)  $30.00 USD

IDEE MODA: L'EROE (The Hero), ed. Grazietta Butazzi.
Fashions of the heroic "ideal" man. Military, political, and social heroes including film and sports idols. Wide range of fashions, color photos of original garments and fashion plates (Italian text). 182pgs. (p) 
$30.00 USD

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IDEE MODA: LA DONNA FATALE (The Vamp), ed. Grazietta Butazzi.
Victorian fashions of the temptress. How fashions were meant to hide as well as tantalize. Color photos of original garments, fashion plates and paintings (Italian text). 182pgs. (p)  $30.00 USD

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AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF HISTORIC COSTUME, James R. Planche.
BK DZ50.  Covering 2000 years of costume illustrated with over 1300 line drawings. Reprint of 1876 volume. 592pgs (p)  $35.00 USD

THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COSTUME AND FASHION 1066 - PRESENT, Jack Cassin-Scott.
BK SR06. The ever changing modes of over 1000 years. Revised edition. Covers peasantry, royalty and military. 192pgs (h)  .
$28.00 USD

ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK OF WESTERN EUROPEAN COSTUME: 13th TO MID-19th CENTURY. Iris Brooke.
BK DZ64. Over 200 costumes examined through rendered color illustrations. 304pgs (p) $20.00 USD

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF FASHION, Alice Mackrell.
BK DR40. 500 years of fashion illustrated through paintings, fashion plates, contemporary photos and photographs. 224pgs (h) .
$45.00 USD

IMPERIAL WARDROBE, Gary Dickinson & Linda Wrigglesworth.
BK TN24. Court costume of late Qing period (1900) following order of official regulations. 203pgs. (h) . $75.00 USD

INGRES IN FASHION, Aileen Ribeiro.
BK YA07. An artists perception of the fashionable woman of the 19th c. (1780-1867). 259pgs (h) $80.00 USD

IRVING PENN REGADS THE WORK OF ISSEY MIYAKE, Mark Holborn.
BK PC87. Garments as an art from through the eyes of an extraordinary photographer. 160pgs (h)  $50.00 USD

KIMONO, VANISHING TRADITION: JAPANESE TEXTILES OF THE 20th C., Cheryl Impereatore..
BK SJ26. Traditional and contemporary wearable art in men's, women's and children's garments and accessories. 256pgs (h)  $50.00 USD

KINGS & QUEENS OF BRITAIN, David Williamson.
BK PB58. The monarchs of England from early Celtic and Saxon Kings to the House of Windsor by photos, genealogical tables and extensive text. 240pgs. (h)  $35.00 USD

LA MODE ILLUSTREE FASHION PLATES IN FULL COLOR, Florence Leniston.
Wide range of women's and children's fashions in 50 plates. 64pgs (p)  $13.00 USD

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LADDER TO THE CLOUDS, Beverly Jackson and David Hugus.
BK TN22. History of the civil and military ranks, the finely embroidered silk squares worn in the front and back of a surcoat. 256pgs (h) 
$75.00 USD

LANVIN, Elisabeth Barille
One of the great couturiers of the early 20th c. 80pgs (h)  $18.00 USD

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LATE VICTORIAN COSTUMES, Tom Tierney.
BK DY91. Male and female paper dolls have cut-out costumes to wear from 1860-1898, a variety of outfits in bright colors. Use as a toy or reference or both. 16 pgs. (p)  $4.00 USD

LEG, Donna Karan.
BK PC99. Here is exquisite proof from the world's greatest photographers of the universal attraction of the leg. 120 b&w and color images.144pgs (h) $30.00 USD

LEON BAKST, THE THEATRE ART, Alexander Schouvaloff.
BK PC08. Discover the life of Leon Bakst, his art of costume most notably for the Ballets Russes, the creation of "Bakstian" as an adjective in the fashion and interior design industry and most important of all, a detailed account of his costumes, sets, and designs. All explicitly described and illustrated. 272pgs. (h) $65.00 USD

LESAGE, Lydia Kamitsis.
The embroiderer of haute couture. 80pgs (h) . $19.00 USD

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LIBERTY DESIGN, Barnara Morris.
BK RM09. Costume, fabrics, furniture and jewelry from London's trend setting Liberty from 1870's to 1918 covering the aesthetic, arts & crafts and art nouveau movements. 128pgs. (h)  $22.00 USD

LIVES OF THE KINGS & QUEENS OF ENGLAND, Antonia Fraser.
BK PC86. The building and dismantling of an enormous empire from the Normans to the Windsors. Revised edition. 384pgs (h) $40.00 USD

LOUIS XIV & VERSAILLES, Diana de Marly
BK TX03. Fashion as a real force in court circles at the height of the absolute monarchy. 144pgs. (h) $25.00 USD

MARIANO FORTUNY. Anne-Marie Deschodt.
"The magician Of Venice." The legacy fully explored through glorious photos and text (French). 188p (h)  $80.00 USD

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MASTERPIECES OF WOMEN'S COSTUME OF THE 18th AND 19th CENTURIES, Aline Bernstein.
BK DZ26. Detail drawings and patters for 32 complete costumes in color and B&W. production of 1959 edition. 104pgs (p)  $13.00 USD

MEN'S CLOTHING & FABRICS OF THE 1890s, Roseann Ettinger
BK SJ27. Woolen and cotton cloth swatches with line drawings of men dressed for work. 112pgs (p) $25.00 USD

MEN'S FASHION, THE COMPLETE SOURCEBOOK, John Peacock.
Detailed record of male fashion from French Revolution to present day by over 1000 color illustrations. 216p (h) $30.00 USD

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MEN'S FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE TURN OF THE CENTURY, Jno. J. Mitchell Co.
BK DV74. Fashion plates from The Sartorial Art Journal from 1900 to 1910. A total fashion picture of upper-middle-class. 103pgs. (p) 
$10.00 USD

MEN'S FASHION IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Maria Costantino.
BK DR37. History and evolution of men's wear from 1900 through 1990's in America and the UK, with many black and white photos of dandies, sportsmen, stars, and rebels, accompanied by concise but informative text. 160pgs (p) $30.00 USD

METROPOLITAN FASHIONS OF THE 1880's, Butterick Publishing Co.
Over 900 period illustrations of women's and children's costumes. 144pgs. (p) $9.00 USD

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MILLENNIUM MODE, Roberta Wolf and Trudy Schlachter
BK DA16. Fashion forecasts and fantasy from 40 top designers including Klein, Gigli, Galliano, de La Renta, Miyake, Treacy, etc. 112pgs (h) $30.00 USD

MODERN DANCING (1914), Mr & Mrs Vernon Castle.
BK LE54. Written by the foremost dance experts and instructors in America of their time, this was the authoritative book of dancing, as well as a contemporary insight into the new grace and social etiquette of this post-Victorian era. 176pgs (s).  . $18.00 USD

MODERN FASHION IN DETAIL, Claire Wilcox & Valerie Mendes.
BK OV09. Close-ups illustrating the intricacies of high fashion which elevate couture to an art form. 143pgs. (p) . $25.00 USD

NEW CLOTHES, Lisl Weil.
BK DA02. What people wore, from caveman to astronauts. Fun reading and delightful drawings for this basic overview. 62pgs. (h) . $10.00 USD

THE NEW LOOK: THE DIOR REVOLUTION, Nigel Cawthorne.
BK BS44. Fashion from late 30's and the Dior post-war revoluion.176pgs (h)  $30.00 US

NEW YORK FASHIONS, THE EVOLUTION OF AMERICAN STYLE, Caroline Rennolds Milbank.
BK AB31. American fashion from early 19th c. with focus on design trends, designers and the unique American spirit in all variety of output. 304pgs (p) $30.00 USD

NINETEENTH CENTURY COSTUME AND FASHION, Herbert Norris and Oswald Curtis.
BK DY87. French court dress, gentlemen's cloak, Garibaldi shirt, evening dress, tennis, hockey, cycling, golfing costume, underclothing, headgear etc. 284pgs (p) $13.00 USD

NORMAN PARKINSON PORTRAITS IN FASHION, Robin Muir
BK DG46. Starting in 1935, the consummate artist for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Queen in five decades of fashion. 192pgs (h) . $45.00 USD

OUR NEW CLOTHES: ACQUISITIONS OF THE 1990S, Richard Martin.
A fascinating peek into The Metropolitan Museum of Art's clothes closet through over 100 color images of costume, accessories and fashion illustrations. 79pgs (p) $17.00 USD

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PANTS, Laurence Benaim
BK PD08. Pants as the ultimate statement of man from historical, ethnic, cultural and couture perspectives. 272pgs (h) $45.00 USD

PARIS FASHIONS OF THE 1890'S, Stella Blum.
350 designs, 24 in color reprinted from The Young Ladies Journal. 88pgs. (p)  $13.00 USD

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PARISIAN FASHIONS - 1912-1925, Alain Weill.
BK PC15. Fashion plates, suitable for framing from contemporary French fashion magazine La Gazette du Bon Ton. 194pgs (h).
$48.00 USD

PARIAIAN FASHIONS OF THE TEENS, JoAnne Olian.
352 black and white illustrations of elegant costumes from "L'Art et la Mode." 128pgs (p) $17.00 USD

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PATTERNS AND POETRY, Susan Anderson Hay.
BK AD12. A lavish presentation of the robes of Japanese No plays known for their silks and embroideries. 192pgs. (p)  $45.00 USD

A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF COSTUME, Pipin Press.
BK DR48. Covering all cultures, 477 full color illustrations. 224pgs (p) $30.00 USD

PICTORIAL HISTORY OF COSTUME FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, Max Tulke & Wolfgang Bruhn
BK DZ68. World costume from all levels of social strata, Unabridged republication of 195 edition. 176pgs (p) $27.00 USD

PLAISIRS DE FEMMES. Chantal Thomass.
BK DE54. The pleasures of women in this catalog of retrospective exhibit of the work of Chantal Thomass, creator of lingerie ma marked by elegance, distinction and seductiveness. 192pgs (p)  $52.00 USD

THE PLAY OF PERSONALITY IN THE RESTORATION THEATHRE, Anthony Masters.
BK PB99. A study of Restoration theatre especially concerned to present a context for the performance of those plays which so delighted, and mirrored the preoccupations of Restoration society. Discussions include the role of Charles II, and many other characters of the time. Fully illustrated. 112pgs. (h) $24.00 USD

PRINCELY FEASTS AND FESTIVALS, Bryan Holme.
Five centuries of pageantry and spectacle. A collection of the most vivid and colorful paintings from a medieval banquet to Napoleon's and George IV's coronation. All with descriptions of the event and captions. 104pgs. (h) $22.00 USD

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REGENCY ETIQUETTE, THE MIRROR OF GRACES (1811), a Lady of Distinction.
BK RL24. Fashion illustrations, beauty and health aids, movement and dance; 1811 reprint. 272pgs (p) $19.00 USD

ROYAL & HISTORIC GLOVES & SHOES, W. B. Redfern
BK LH23. Gloves and shoes viewed from a historical perspective from medieval times, where their main function was as an ornamental accessory of church and state. A reproduction of the original 1904 edition.  219pgs (p) $28.00 USD

ROYAL DRESS, Valerie Cumming.
BK BA47. From Elizabeth I to present, the relationship between royalty and their clothes. 223pgs. (h) $30.00 USD

THE ROYAL STYLE WARS, Leslie Ebbetts.
BK PB12. Fergie and Diana, the Duchess of York and the Princess of Wales setting fashion trends in their contrasting personalities. 128pgs. (h)  $12.00 USD

RULING FROM THE DRAGON THRONE, John E. Vollmer.
BK TN23. Costumes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with details of designs, symbology, garment making technology and construction. 208pgs (h) $40.00 USD

RUSSELL'S STANDARD FASHIONS 1915-1919, Phillip Livoni.
Catalog reprint of stylish ready-to-wear garments for women and children. 152pgs. (p)  $12.00 USD

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SAVILE ROW, Richard Walker.
BK PO05. The story of the London street synonymous with impeccable male attire since Elizabethian times. 192pgs. (h) $22.00 USD

SECRETS DE MANCHONS, Nicole Le Maux.
BK SY43. The history of the muff as a costume accessory. Fully illustrated. French text. 71pgs (p) $30.00 USD

A SEPARATE SPHERE, Cynthia Amneus.
BK TX54. Dressmakers in the Golden Age (1877-1922) of fashionable dress. Over 140 custom-made garments. 232pgs (p)  $32.50 USD

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SEX AND SUITS: THE EVOLUSTION OF MODEREN DRESS, Anne Hollander.
The evolution of modern fashion via the language of clothes. 212pgs (p)  $13.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

SHOES, THE COMPLETE SOURCEBOOK, John Peacock
BK NQ03. Illustrated by over 2000 drawings, shoes from antiquity to the present fully documented. 168pgs (h)  $40.00 USD

SHOES.
BK TX55. Historic Fashions Calendar Series 2005. From 1600..four centuries of treasures, (s) $15.00 USD

SHORT HISTORY OF COSTUME & ARMOUR , Kelly. .
BK DZ43. $15.00 USD

SNOW, WAVE, PINE: TRADITIONA; PATTERNS IN JAPANESE DESIGN, Sadao Hibi and Motoji Niwa.
BK KD84. Classic patterns as applied to decorative objects, and specifically robes, kimonos, obis and fabric. 195pgs (h)  $65.00 USD

SPLENDID SLIPPERS, Beverley Jackson.
BK TN21. A well illustrated survey of the curious Chinese custom of bound feet and the tiny, richly embroidered "lotus" shoes. 183p (p) $25.00 USD

SPLENDOR AT COURT: DRESSING FOR ROYAL OCCASIONS SINCE 1700, Nigel Arch and Joanna Marschner.
BK PB08. Contrasting courtly scenes as they echoed and defied fashions. 128pgs. (h)  $25.00 USD

ST. JAMES'S LONDON, Joan Glasheen.
BK PB63. A fascinating study of a square half mile considered the "Court quarter" of London. Full of period illustrations and photos of what it looks like today, as well as information about the famous people who lived there. 131pgs. (h) $20.00 USD

A SURVEY OF HISTORIC COSTUME, Phyllis Tortora and Keith Eubank.
BK WN06. A basic text covering costume from 3000 BC to 1970. 361pgs. (h) $32.00 USD

SWING STYLE: FASHIONS OF THE 1930s-1950s, Maureen Reilly
BK SJ15. Groovy garments for dancing with price guide. 160pgs (h) $30.00 USD

LE TAILLEUR, Xavier Chaumette.
BK SY41. A history of costume and fashion through the suit, clothes with a message, an expression of women's liberation. 110pgs (p)
$48.00 USD

THIERRY MUGLER, Francois Baudot
BK PD24. Theatrical, vampish designs dominate from the avant-garde 1970's 80pgs (h) $18.00 USD

TO PLEASE THE CARIBOU, Dorothy K. Burnham.
BK RM12. Painted caribou-skin coats worn by the naskapi, Montagnais, and Cree hunters of the Quebec-Labrador peninsula as a tribute to their major food source, the Caribou. 60 of the most outstanding coats, described and illustrated along with their technique of making and ritual and practical purposes. 314pgs. (p)  $30.00 USD

THE TOP HAT, Debbie Henderson
BK WG02. An illustrated history covering styling, manufacture and social commentary. 80pgs (p)  $20.00 USD

TUDOR COSTUME AND FASHION, Herbert Norris.
BK DY73. English costume and accessories from 1485-1603 covering all social classes. 904pgs (p) $27.00 USD

UNDERSTANDING FASHION HISTORY, Valerie Cumming
BK DR54. An overview with clear, jargon-free texts for collectors and students of fashion by noted author, curator and lecturer of fashion. 144pgs (p) $30.00 USD

UNDERWEAR. HISTORIC FASH CALENDAR 2003
$15.00 USD

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UNIFORMS OF THE CIVIL WAR, Robin Smith & Ron Field.
BK DA15. An illustrated guide for historians, collectors and re-enactors through contemporary photos, paintings and objects. 288pgs (h)
$30.00 USD

UPLIFT, THE BRA IN AMERICA, Jane Farrell-Beck and Colleen Gau
BK UP30. Gauging the social history of women and understand the business history of fashion in terms of style, health and economic opportunity. 243pgs $20.00 USD

VALENTINO, Sernardine Morris.
80pgs (h) $19.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

VERSACE, Richard Martin.
BK RZ42. 80pgs (h) $19.00 USD

VICTORIAN & EDWARDIAN FASHIONS FOR WOMEN: 1840-1910, Kristina Harris
BK SJ22. Emphasis on construction, identification and dating with value guide. 208pgs (p) $30.00 USD

VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN FASHIONS FROM "LA MODE ILLUSTREE", Joanne Olian.
BK DY61. Women's fashions from 1860 to 1914 from the most popular French fashion periodical. 256pgs. (p) $19.00 USD

VICTORIAN COSTUME, Anne Buck.
Over 60 years of costume changes fully explored. 224pgs (p)
$25.00 USD

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VICTORIAN COSTUME FOR LADIES 1860-1900, Linda Setnik
BK SJ64. Through over 350 contemporary photos, accurate documentation is presented. Covers undergarments, casual wear, sport clothes, evening attire, hairstyles and jewelry amid glimpses of men's and children's attire.. 176pgs (p) $30.00 USD

VICTORIAN FASHIONS AND COSTUMES FROM HARPER'S BAZAR, 1867-1898, Stella Blum.
BK DV37. Day costumes, evening wear and accessories in over 1000 engravings. 320pgs. (p) $19.00 USD

VICTORIAN FASHIONS IN AMERICA, Kristina Harris.
BK DZ32. Vintage photos from tintypes, cabinet cards, etc. 96pgs (p) $13.00 USD

A VICTORIAN PORTRAIT, Asa Briggs.
BK PB50. Victorian life, costume and values as seen through the work of studio photographers. 220pgs. (h)  $30.00 USD

VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN FASHION, A PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY, Alison Gernsheim.
BK DV56. A history of fashion through contemporary photographs, commentary & description from 1840. 111pgs. (p) $13.00 USD

VINTAGE CLOTHING 1880-1980, Maryanne Dolan.
BK BK01. This guide covers clothing for home, public, and formal occasions as well as wedding and children's fashions through the ages. A valuable guide for the fashion conscious and the collector with a pricing/value guide. 208pgs. (h)  $23.00 USD

VINTAGE FASHIONS FOR WOMEN: 1920s-1940s
BK SJ23. Evening gowns, beaded dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, beaded bags, shoes, etc. with value guide. 192pgs (p)  $30.00 USD

MADEREINE VIONNET, Jacqueline Demornex.
BK DE49. Historical perspective of this early 19th c. master of bias primarily through photo survey. French text. 307pgs (h)  $95.00 USD

THE WELL DRESSED CHILD, Anna MacPhail
BK SJ60. Children's clothing from 1820-1940 through contemporary photos and actual pieces. Includes price guide. 160pgs (h)  $40.00 USD

WESTERN WORLD COSTUME, Carolyn G. Bradley.
BK DZ31. Text with 500 illustrations in outline form. Men, women and accessories. 464pgs (p) $17.00 USD

WHAT CLOTHES REVEAL, THE LANGUAGE OF CLOTHING IN COLONIAL AND FEDERAL AMERICA, Linda Baumgarten.
Examining every crease, stitch and stain in this forensic approach to understanding the wearer and the era. 266pgs (h)  $78.00 USD

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WHAT JANE AUSTEN ATE AND CHARLES DICKENS KNEW, Daniel Pool.
A unique reference guide laying bare the intricate manners, morals, and peculiarities of 19th c English society. 416p (p)  $14.00 USD

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WHAT PEOPLE WORE, Douglas Gorsline.
BK DY26. 1800 illustrations from ancient times to the early twentieth century, meticulously researched and rendered. A brief historical survey precedes the chronologically grouped costumes of each period, making an excellent resource. 269pgs. (p) $15.00 USD

WOMEN'S FASHIONS OF THE EARLY 1900s, National Cloak & Suit Co.
BK DV94. An unabridged republication of "New York Fashions, 1909." Over 700 illustrations of ready-to-wear and custom-made fashions and accessories. 122pgs. (p) $15.00 USD

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S FASHIONS OF 1917: The Complete Perry, Dame & Co. Catalog.
BK DV87. Over 700 illustrations accompany advertising copy WWI era clothing. 160pgs. (p) $13.00 USD

THE WORKWOMAN'S GUIDE, By A Lady.
BK OU01. A guide to 19th c. decorative arts with emphasis on fashion and practical crafts. Women's and children's garments covered in detail. 303pgs. (s) $30.00 USD

THE WORLD OF WILLIAM NOTMAN, Gordon Dodds...
BK NM18. The 19th c through a master lens. A fine collection of 19th c. photographs with emphasis on portiture and costume. (h) $35.00 USD

YVES SAINT LAURENT, David Teboul
BK DA19. The dressmakers, tradesmen, embroiderers and managers in a photographic exposure of one of the leading fashion houses of France. approx 350+pgs (h) $45.00 USD

YVES SAINT LAURENT, Pierre Berge.
BK RZ43. 80pgs (h)  $19.00 USD

CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN: Five Millennia of Men's Fashion, Christine Gardner.
By delightful illustrations, text and patterns, man's self image traced through this time line. 220pgs (h) $35.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

EXCESS: FASHION AND THE UNDERGROUND IN THE 80s, Maria Frisa, Stefano Tonchi...
One of the most feverish periods of invention, creativity and variety. 446p (p) (DP07) .  $45.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Claire Wilcox
From the early days pf punk, a major influence since the early '70s and subversive fashion. 224pgs (p) $45.00 USD

This book is out of print and no longer available.