The Book of Beauty Signed and numbered
Language: English
Published by Duckworth, London, 1930
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: JC Books and Collectables, Osterville, MA, U.S.A.JC Books and Collectables
AbeBooks seller since May 31, 2026
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 3,907.23
Quantity: 1 available
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This is the Deluxe Edition. While the standard first edition was printed in a larger run on regular paper, this premium version was limited to exactly 110 copies printed on fine handmade paper by the Camelot Press Ltd. The handwritten number confirms that this specific book is No. 103 out of that exclusive 110-copy run. As explicitly stated in the printed text block above it, every single copy in this tiny print run was personally signed by Cecil Beaton in ink. The Book of Beauty is Sir Cecil Beaton's first published book. It is heavily celebrated by collectors as a landmark title that defined the aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s "Bright Young Things" social scene in London. Beaton designed it as an unashamed paean to the glamour and theatricality of the women in his social sphere. He drew inspiration directly from the keepsake "books of beauty" published during the Victorian period. The book is exceptionally visual, containing a colored frontispiece drawing of Queen Alexandra, 27 high-quality black-and-white collotype photographic plates, and roughly 100 whimsical line drawings embedded throughout the text. Beaton paired each visual depiction with short, witty, and often flowery biographical descriptions of his subjects. Very good condition, with vellum over plates. Some browning on edges of first few pages. Comes with mylar dust jacket. Happy to answer any questions.…
Seller Inventory # ABE-1785413874739
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Book of Beauty Signed and numbered
- Author
- Cecil Beaton
- Publisher
- Duckworth, London
- Publication year
- 1930
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Limited Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 9.25 inches width by 11.5 inches height by 0.75 inches depth
JC Books and Collectables
Osterville, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since May 31, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 9.44 | £ 21.47 |
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JC Books and Collectables specializes in rare, collectable antique books and art. From German children's books to French fashion of the 19th century, we have an array of rare finds to pique the interest of the most discerning collector. We offer fast, secure shipping anywhere in the world, and are happy to answer any questions you may have. We are based in New England where there is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be re-discovered.
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