Mary Vaudoyer — Le Livre de la Haute Couture

Not Stated, V&O Editions , 1990. First edition. Cloth. A beautiful signed, first edition copy of this historical book about Haute Couture, with numerous photographs. The first edition. In the original handsome cloth binding with gilt lettering, and the publisher's original dust wrapper Ink inscription from the author to the half title page, reading, 'To dear Deirdre, who has endured so much, with love, Mary Vaudoyer&apos. A comprehensive book on the history of 'Haute Couture', high-end fashion, from 1865 to the date of publication. With numerous photographs by Emmanuel De Lepervanche throughout. This is a bilingual book, with english translations paired alongside the original french text. In a full cloth binding with gilt lettering. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. The original dust wrapper is in very smart condition. Light shelf wear to the extremities and the occasional closed tear to the edges. Light marks to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Emmanuel De Lepervanche. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.