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Vogue's Book of Houses, Gardens, People - Horst, Vreeland, Lawford - 1st, 1968

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First edition, published by the Viking Press, New York in 1968. A collection of interior photos and portraits featuring the opulent houses and affluent people of the 1960s, photographed by the renowned fashion photographer Horst P. Horst with a foreword by Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief throughout the period, Diana Vreeland. This book features over 200 color illustrations by Horst and a series of informative texts by Valentine Lawford granting a glimpse into the lives of some of the most affluent and creative people of the 1960s, whilst documenting the art, architecture, furniture, objects, gardens and houses that surround them. Hardback, near to 200 pages with copious colour illustrations and English language text throughout. A very good copy with clean and bright illustrations and text, rarely seen in this condition
  • Creator:
    Vogue (Author),Valentine Lawford (Author),Horst P. Horst (Photographer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1968
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A very good copy with clean and bright jacket, illustrations and text, rarely seen in this condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU210238151343
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