Rare issue of the British edition of Vogue magazine. One of the most sought-after magazines; dated July 1951.
COVER The model is the beautiful Jean Patchett, wearing a Mexican 'rebozo', worn in the style of an Arab's burnouse, to protect from foreign sun or local breezes, photographed by Claude Coffin.
This is an iconic cover. Coffin did both the styling and make-up (as well as the photography) which was unusual. He was famously known as a perfectionist and of course this is a most elegant image, and created from just a few factors. Jean was a favourite of Irving Penn.
PLUS
Fashion illustration by John Ward and others.
Saul Steinberg drawings x 4 in Paris.
Stanley Spencer full page portrait by Irving Penn.
Alec Guinness photographed by Cecil Beaton.
Cecil Beaton portrait by Irving Penn!
Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier at the St James' theatre. 2 portraits of the couple by Parkinson.
Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
Festival of the Arts.
Resort and Country Living.
Photography by :
- Don Honeyman in Ireland.
- Frances McLaughlin.
- Norman Parkinson.
- Irving Penn
Adverts include :
Audrey Hepburn for Lacto-Calamine lotion! See pics.
The condition is excellent, particularly for a magazine of this rarity and vintage. Light signs of use to the cover page.Spine, contents and colours strong. The photographs you see is of the actual magazine that you will receive.
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