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BIBA HAUTE COUTURE MAIL ORDER by HELMUT NEWTON Nixon Observer magazine

BIBA HAUTE COUTURE MAIL ORDER by HELMUT NEWTON Nixon Observer magazine

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This is a rare edition of the Guardian newspaper's weekend supplement, the Observer, only ever on sale for one day in the 1960's. 

COVER:

Model wears haute couture Biba - photograph by Helmut Newton. 

CONTENTS:

Cover story - Biba ventures into Haute Couture by mail order. 6 pages, 4 of which are shown here, photographed by Helmut Newton!  Fashion editorial shows BOOTS by CHELSEA COBBLER, COVERED BUTTONS, COWL neck, CREPE, DETACHABLE HOOD, Sequin Dress, GARBERDINE, gauntlet gloves, Toppee hat, CORDUROY JACKET, JODPHUR pants, layered silver snake rings, ORANGE silk crepe fabric, SAFARI jacket, SAM BROWNE belt, SATIN, SEQUINs, SILK, STRIPED sequin gown, VEIL and WHIP.

‘The Unknown Mrs Nixon’ - Interview with Pat Ryan by Kenneth Harris in New York. 4 pages including full page portrait.

Return to Anzio, by a soldier who was there, several pages.

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CONDITION:

Excellent condition for its age. Some light tanning and foxing to edges of cover. Otherwise, the staples are still secure and the magazine is complete. 

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