12 Issues 1936 Vintage Woman's Fashion Designer Clothes Design Books Paris RARE - $899 - (Vicksburg, MI)
DESCRIPTION: "Chic Parisien" vintage Woman's fashion magazine/books. Incredible find of all 12 issues of the 1936 series. Each magazine measures 11.5" x 15.5." These were used by stores to order their fashions for the year. The front part gives detailed description of each dress. The descriptions are numbered and correspond to an artist rendition of the dress. The descriptions are repeated in several different languages. Each magazine carries one double-paged spread plus ten single pages. The colors are brilliant. It seems that part, if not all, of these pages are hand-colored. They are simply amazing. Each one has 15 pages. Printed in Austria. These books are usually disassembled and the prints sold separately. Single prints typically sell from $25 on up to $95 for the single prints and $125 for the doubles. This complete set contains around 120 single prints and 12 doubles. CONDITION: Entire collection is near fine. No marks, rips, or tears. The first issue has a faint mystery line on the front cover. Amazing condition. Most of these do not survive nearly as well as these. FULFILLMENT: Shipping is $16.99 which includes insurance. Payment is through Paypal. All items are carefully prepared for shipment and mailed to you within one business day after receipt of payment. Inquiries receive prompt and courteous attention. Copyright © 2016 Vitruvian Stuff | All rights reserved
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