Van Nuys: London Enterprises | Harmony Concepts, 1992. 48pp., including semi-glossy color covers, with color and b/w photographs. Pictorials include: Opalesque, with Ashley Renee & Willow; Hogtied Heaven, with Alexis Reid & Shelly Monroe; Darling Damsel, with Tory Sinclair; Latex Lovely, with Darla Crane; Spellbinder vs. Terrible Trixie La Rue..... More
1960s-1970s. Original b/w photograph. Light notations on reverse. Else very good. 8" X 10". 8079. More
1960s-1970s. Original b/w photograph. Light notations on reverse. Hole in the emulsion at model's knee has been imperfectly fixed. Else very good. 8" X 10". 6490. More
Paris: Masson et Cie, 1901. Sm 4to. 97 pp. Illustrated with b/w text illustrations and color plates. ['Ouvrage orne de 98 gravures']. A text on corsets and surgical appliances. Of note: laid in is a price list of appliances, referenced by page number and figure. Text in French. More
San Francisco: Romantasy, n.d. 32 pp., including covers. Illustrated throughout with b/w photos of items being modeled. A catalogue of corsets as well as an introductory primer on corsets and an appreciation of corsetry. Introduction by owner Ann Grogan. Designs by Romantasy, Paul C. Leather, B.R. Creations, True Grace, Seraglio..... More
Solar, 1966. 4to. 222pp., list of sources, bibliography, illustrated throughout in b/w with a few color plates. A history of lingerie and underclothes from ancient times to the present. Illustrated throughout with a wide range of artwork and photographs - everything from a Phoenician statue to Marilyn Monroe in lingerie..... More
New York and Tokyo: Fashion Institute of Technology / Harajuku Laforet Museum, 1983. Sm. square 4to. 120 pp. Introductory essay by Richard McComb, plus texts by Cora Ginsburg and Kay Haverfield. Illustrated throughout with b/w and color photograph and illustrations. Bibliography. Catalogue of an exhibition of underwear and intimate apparel..... More
California: Versatile Fashions, 1988. 4to. 44 pp. Illustrated throughout with b/w drawings and reproductions from corset ads, perfect wasp waists, and a Bill Ward. cover. Includes: Sound Advice to Mothers and Governesses Regarding Corset Discipline for the Beginner. The Corsettee's Creed. Notes and Comments on Figure-Training Fundamentals. Care of the..... More
London: Wid Designs, n.d. magazine-format catalogue of 24 pp., plus covers. A catalogue of fetish wear and kinky clothing, illustrated throughout with full-page color and b/w photos. Many of the designs will be familiar to readers of Skin Two, "O", Zeitgeist, Secret, etc. More
