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Idees charmantes. Journal mensuel No. 29. . . .
by [FASHION -- LeLONG, Lucien (Designer).]
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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About This Item
[Paris, Vienna, New York, et al: Societe Graphique S.A., Editions de Mode, Classique Modes Co., Importers of Fashions, 303 Fifth Ave., ca. 1930]. Folio. 9 x 13 in. IV pp., leaves as V-XX hand-coloured pochoir plates, [2] pp. (pattern cutting plates). Quarter-embossed gold foil over pink printed softcovers, gilt & black decorative lettering (minor shelfwear, slight bumping to corners, rubbing), still a VG copy. First edition, of this beautifully coloured collection of haute couture Parisian fashion dress designs by Lucien LeLong (1889-1958). Lelong was a contemporary designer alongside Chanel, Vionnet, Molyneux, Lanvin & Patou focusing on designing for cafe society during the 1920’s and 1930’s. These designs emphasize Lelong, Schiaparelli and Vionnet’s move towards a more sophisticated and elegant feminine silhouette during the 1930’s with hemlines dropped to mid-calf or close to the ankle, soft slim-fitting dresses, and backless evening gowns. Classique Modes also distributed other similar pochoir-illustrated fashion design periodicals such as Paris Chic, Elite, Robes elegantes, Iris, and others. The final 2 plates No copies in Worldcat.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Used & Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 58140
- Title
- Idees charmantes. Journal mensuel No. 29. . . .
- Author
- [FASHION -- LeLONG, Lucien (Designer).]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Societe Graphique S.A., Editions de Mode, Classique Modes Co., Importers of Fashions, 303 Fifth Ave.,
- Place of Publication
- [Paris, Vienna, New York, et al:
- Date Published
- ca. 1930].
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Fashion, Paris Fashion, Lucien LeLong, Design, Womens’ Clothing, Vienna, Austria, 1930’s, 1930s, Parisian, Women, Pochoir, Women, Haute Couture, Dresses, Dress designs, Hand-coloured Plates, Hand-colored, Colour Plates, Color, Sewing, Pattern, Cutting
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About the Seller
Zephyr Used & Rare Books
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Vancouver, Washington
About Zephyr Used & Rare Books
We are an independent bookseller, established in 1994, who exhibit at numerous book fairs and antique shows throughout the year, including Christine Palmer Antique Expos in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA, The Rose City Book & Paper Show in Portland, the Custer Antique Show in Spokane, the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair, the Sacramento Antiquarian Book Fair, the Pasadena Book & Paper Show, and others. We specialize in 19th-century imprints, Technical Books, History, Children's Literature, and much more. In addition we offer appraisals for insurance and tax purposes.
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