This is THE iconic and hard to come by Black and White Idea issue of US Vogue, from 1st April 1950.
This is undoubtedly the most sought after Irving Penn Vogue cover, which was on display as part of the Irving Penn: Centennial photography exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris. This is the touring show which was curated by The Met in New York, where the exhibition originally was displayed from April - July 2017.
COVER -
Jean Patchett, wearing a wide round hat by Lily Dache, photographed by Irving Penn.
CONTENTS -
This is an even rarer ADVANCE RETAIL TRADE EDITION - with 4 extra pages of fashion trade information
added before the contents.
SUMMER PLANS
FASHION:
STUNNING fashion photography inside by PENN including another completely iconic image of the diamond patterned dress, 'No colour equations, Dress if tile sized checks'
NORMAN PARKINSON : THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN PARIS
Horst and Cecil Beaton also contribute to this incredible issue
Models include Jean Patchett and LISA FONSSAGRIVES
Illustrations by Rene Bouche & Marcel Vertez
Cars ads by Cadillac and Chevrolet
TOULOUSE LAUTREC feature
178 pages
Published in America
645g
Good condition. This is an excellent copy of an iconic issue. ALL the photographs are of this copy. There is some light wear and the spine has piece missing top and bottom. The cover has a small hole on the leading edge (disguised due to white page underneath) and the back cover is missing the bottom corner at the spine. Some light wear to the cover. Contents fine. All pages still held tightly together and staples are also strong. A seriously scarce and sought after issue.
Priced according to its very good condition, scarcity and collectability.
Shipping includes a complimentary archive sleeve, insurance and online tracking. We are happy to combine post.
