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  • Francois Peron’s Natural History of Maria Island Tasmania. – Brian Plomley and Others

    Francois Peron’s Natural History of Maria Island Tasmania. – Brian Plomley and Others

    Another Plomley rarity we don’t expect to see again for a long time.

    Published as part of the Records of the Queen Victoria Museum in 1990.

    Soft cover, 50 pages, with charts etc all in fine condition.

    Baudin spent three days circumnavigation Maria Island in February 1802. Francois Peron was zoologist but also made meteorological, geomorphic, botanical observation – a multi faceted scientist was Peron.

    Peron knew his stuff when it came to Maria.

    $30.00

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  • The General (Bruny d’Entrecasteaux) – The Visits of the Expedition led by Bruny d’Entrecasteaux to Tasmanian Waters in 1792 and 1793 – Brian Plomley and Piard- Bernier.

    The General (Bruny d’Entrecasteaux) – The Visits of the Expedition led by Bruny d’Entrecasteaux to Tasmanian Waters in 1792 and 1793 – Brian Plomley and Piard- Bernier.

    Another special book by Brian Plomley with the help of Josiane Pirad- Bernier. Now very scarce.

    Large wide octavo, 378 pages, illustrated. Published by the Launceston Museum in 1993. A solid quality production in near fine condition.

    Very well researched and written book on the Bruny d’Entrecasteaux and his visits to Tasmania.

    Covers the preparations for the voyage and the officers of the Recherche and Esperance, and among other things their scientific work [Natural History, Geological, Botanical and Zoological].

    Also includes as appendices the journals of Louis Ventenat and the botanist Louis Dechamps.

    Rare collectable D’Entrecasteaux – more than a channel.

    $140.00

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  • A L’Opera – Pierre Brissaud – Pochoir for Gazette du Bon Ton – Issued December 1920

    A L’Opera – Pierre Brissaud – Pochoir for Gazette du Bon Ton – Issued December 1920

    A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoir” by Pierre Brissaud (1885-1964) for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1920. Manteau et Robe pour le Soir by designer Jeanne Lanvin.

    An evening coat made of satin trimmed with mouflon. The skirt of black taffeta veiled in tulle and covered with a short apron of petals, on the sides panels of petals fall very low

    A rich opulent image that befits the fine lady in the skillful style of Brissaud.

    Price $90.00 unframed

    Classic Brissaud Bon Ton with Style

    $90.00

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  • La Belle Viscontesse – Costume pour la Mer – Guy Arnoux for La Gazette du Bon Ton – 1913.

    La Belle Viscontesse – Costume pour la Mer – Guy Arnoux for La Gazette du Bon Ton – 1913.

    A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoir” by Pierre Guy Arnoux (1886-1951) for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton, and early one published in 1913.

    The beautiful Viscountess dressed for the Sea. Her outfit made from printed muslin caught by taffeta ribbons and a stylish short sailor’s jacket – trendy for the period.

    Price $90.00 unframed.

    An early Bon Ton – and a rare nautical theme

    $90.00

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  • Il a ete prime – Pochoir by Gose – Gazette du Bon Ton 1914

    Il a ete prime – Pochoir by Gose – Gazette du Bon Ton 1914

    A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoir” by Francisco Javer Gose (1868-1915) for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1914.

    “Il a ete prime” he was rewarded – as is she with the stunning deco evening outfit. Technically before the advent of deco but surely, she is a deco lady with her deco accoutrements.

    The hobble skirt in silk particular to a tight [pun] fashion period which ended circa this date. The hobble skirt was designed after Mrs Edith Berg tied up her skirt to stop it flapping as she became the first aircraft passenger – look it up its an interesting by-story.

    The ultimate in fashion print from a perfect era.

    Price $180.00 unframed

    One of the most sophisticated Bon Ton’s

    $180.00

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  • “A La Comedie” Gazette du Bon Ton Pochoir – Gose -1912

    “A La Comedie” Gazette du Bon Ton Pochoir – Gose -1912

    A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoire” by J Gose for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1912. From the very first edition Plate VII of No 1. – “A La Comedie” – dressing up for the Theatre.

    Francisco Javier Gose (1892-1956) was a Spanish born artist who became expert in illustrating modern fashion in Paris. Here he shows a design by Mme Jeanne Paquin (1892-1956). The “Paquin” coat for the theatre, in pink moire and black velvet decorated with Japanese embroidery. The fur collar goes all the way to the waste.

    Richly coloured with gum arabic highlights giving depth and definition.

    Price $90.00 unframed.

    The ultimate in fashion print from a perfect era.

    $90.00

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