11. Paris in Advertising and Art – Molenaar, Frans.

Collection of important and meaningful books from the private Reference-library of Dutch Fashion – Designer Frans Molenaar / The collection includes publications on the History of Fashion, Fashion – Design, Fashion – Photography, History of Costume and Accessoires (Gloves, Hats, Shawls etc.), History of Haute Couture / The Evolution of Fashion / Fashion for Men and Women / etc. etc. [See images for each title on our website under “Libraries & Collections” – (Look for “Molenaar Fashion Collection”)].

Publications in English / German / French. Paris / Amsterdam / London, Annuaire Du Commerce Didot-Bottin / Wasmuth / Reinhold etc. etc. 1950 – 2000. Folio / Quarto / Octavo – Formats. More than 3000 pages and hundreds of photographs. Original Hardcover & Softcover – Volumes. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Several of the books with inscriptions of authors to Frans Molenaar. The price for this heavy book-collection includes international shipping per Courier !

12. [Brancusi, Constantin] Billeter, Erika / Malsch, Friedemann (Redaktion).

Brancusi als Fotograf. Ein Bildhauer fotografiert sein Werk. Liechtensteinische Staatliche Kunstsammlung Vaduz 9. November 1996 bis 2. März 1997. Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum Duisburg 29.Juni bis 27. Juli 1997. Städtische Kunsthalle Mannheim 17.Januar bis 1. März 1998.

Bern, Benteli Verlag Bern, 1996. 29 cm x 23 cm. 127 seiten. Mit zahlreichen schwarz-weißen Abbildungen und Illustrationen. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Aus der Bibliothek des niederländischen Modedesigners Frans Molenaar. Sehr guter Zustand mit nur geringen Gebrauchsspuren.

13. Buc’hoz, Pierre-Joseph.

The Toilet of Flora; or, A Collection of the most simple and approved methods of preparing: Baths, Essences, Pomatums, Powders, Perfumes [Perfume] and Sweet-Scented Waters with Receipts for Cosmetics of every kind, that can smooth and brighten the Skin, give Force to Beauty, and take off the Appearance of Old Age and Decay. For the use of the Ladies [With a Supplement on “Different Ways of Preparing Snuff”].

A New Edition improved. London, Printed for J.Murray, 1779. Small Octavo (11 cm x 17,5 cm). Frontispiece, [22 unnumbered], 252 pages. Hardcover / Original, 18th century half-leather with marbled-paper-covered boards in protective Mylar. Spine slightly discoloured with some cracks and defects but overall the poublication firm and tight, endpapers stabilized. Interior in excellent, bright condition.

14. Yarwood, Doreen.

The Encyclopaedia of World Costume.

London, B.T. Batsford Ltd, 1978. 27,5 cm x 22,5 cm. 471 pages. With many black-and-white illustrations throughout book. Original Hardcover. From the library of dutch fashion designer Frans Molenaar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Dedication inscribed in front.

15. Svoboda, Wolfram D.

Modefotos. Eine Sammlung aus drei Jahrzehnten.

Berlin, Rembrandt Verlag, 1980. 26 cm x 21 cm. 107 seiten. Illustriert. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Aus der Bibliothek des niederländischen Modedesigners Frans Molenaar. Sehr guter Zustand mit nur geringen Gebrauchsspuren. Name des Vorbesitzers auf dem Vorsatzblatt.

16. Spier-Rottschäfer, Corine.

Corine’s Agency.

London, Marlowe Press, 1986. 30 cm x 21 cm. 126 pagina’s / pages. Met talrijke zwart-wit foto’s / With many black-and-white photographs throughout the book. Original Softcover. Afkomstig uit de bibliotheek van de modeontwerper Frans Molenaar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear / From the library of dutch fashion designer Frans Molenaar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.

17. Several authors.

L’Uomo Vogue. Spagna.

Bilingual: Italiano / Espagnol. Unknown, Vogue, 1986. 28,5 cm x 22 cm. 172 pages. With many black-and-white and colour illustrations throughout magazine. Illustrated Softcover. From the library of dutch fashion designer Frans Molenaar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. [Settembre 1986]

18. Sebag-Montefiore, Hugh.

Kings on the Catwalk: The Louis Vuitton and Moet-Hennessy Affair.

London, Chapmans, 1992. 15.5 cm x 23.5 cm. 275 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.

19. Roetzel, Bernhard.

De Gentleman. Handboek van de Klassieke Herenmode.

Köln, Könemann Verlagsgesellschaft mbH., 1999. 25,5 cm x 22,5 cm. 357 pagina’s / pages. Met talrijke illustraties in kleur / With many colour illustrations throughout book. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. In zeer goede staat met slechts weinig sporen van slijtage / Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.

20. Portnoy, Ethel.

De Geklede Mens.

De Bilt, Cantecleer, 1986. 27 cm x 22 cm. 160 pagina’s / pages. Met talrijke illustraties in kleur / With many colour illustrations throughout book. Original Hardcover. Afkomstig uit de bibliotheek van de modeontwerper Frans Molenaar. In zeer goede staat met slechts weinig sporen van slijtage / From the library of dutch fashion designer Frans Molenaar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.