This is the very special Golden Jubilee issue of British Vogue, celebrating 50 years of English Vogue magazine, which began publication in 1916.
Wonderful issue which is ideal for reference - 5 decades of fashion are covered in a 'best of' sought after issue.
Cover - Donna Mitchell by David Bailey, which is an updated version of the back cover of this issue (see 2nd photo); a reprint of a 1916 issue by the fashion illustrator Georges Lepape.
Contents -
'Models in Vogue Today' editorial includes images of Jean Shrimpton, Celia Hammond, Marisa Berenson, Grace Coddington etc.
Audrey Hepburn models Givenchy photographed by William Klein. Later in this issue Audrey is also shown in a portrait by Cecil Beaton from 1954.
Enid Boulting (mother of Biba model Ingrid Boulting) by Norman Parkinson . Carmen Del'Orefice by Cecil Beaton.
Clifford Coffin photo of Jean Patchett.
Lips by Irving Penn.
Benito's 1929 cover.
Unknown model photographed by Art Kane.
Donna Mitchell by Bob Richardson, DPS.
Donna Mitchell again, and Twiggy by Bailey.
Lovat Country by Traeger (unknown model).
Donna Mitchell and unknown model by Brian Duffy, 6 page fashion editorial.
Britt Ekland by Bailey.
Still Life with rubber gloves and lipstick by Helmut Newton.
Richard De La Mare by Bailey.
Lady Eliot by Bailey.
Jane Birkin by David Montgomery in 'A Foggy Day in London'.
Donna Mitchell by David Montgomery.
Illustrated and photo montage by Klaus Vorman (of Beatles Revolver).
Donyale Luna by William Klein.
Montage by Lester Bookbinder.
Adverts -
There is a special ad section at the start of the magazine which is printed in gold. Advertisements include:
Grace Coddington ad for Aristocrat stockings
Foale and Tuffin ad
General -
Vogue's guide to major fashion changes 1916-66
Who's who in Vogue 1916-1966
Models in Vogue 1916-1966
The Twenties in Vogue &
The Thirties / The Forties / The Fifties / The Sixties
Six characters in search of 66 (see pic as an example of this feature).
Excellent condition. The photographs show the actual magazine you will receive. Note there's light normal signs of age to the front and back cover however the colours are vibrant, spine sturdy and the pages are secure.
Scarce collector's item - insurance & online tracking is included in postage. UK customers can opt to have their item sent by the 'Next Day Guaranteed Delivery' service (overseas buyers can have their item sent by the 'International Signed For' service which takes approx 3-6 days worldwide).
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