Cecil Beaton Signed (6 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter from Cecil Beaton to the daughter of Ottoline Morrell Julian Morrell. Dated 1978. An interesting letter discussing and praising the new book 'Lady Ottoline Album and Tanya. Julian Vinogradoff (née Morrell) (1906-1989), Former wife of Sir Victor Goodman, and later wife of Igor Vinogradoff. English aristocrat, the daughter of Lady Ottoline Morrell. Her twin brother Hugh died of a brain hemorrhage three days after their birth. Julian Morrell first married Sir Victor Goodman, and later married Igor Vinogradoff. She died on 6 December 1989. Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton CBE (14 January 1904 - 18 January 1980) was a British fashion, portrait and war photographer, diarist, painter, and interior designer, as well as costume designer and set designer for stage and screen. His accolades include three Academy Awards and four Tony Awards. After a stroke in 1974, Beaton was paralyzed on the right side and wrote his letters with the left hand. Size is 253mm x 204mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. Ref 19237. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. - (illustrator). FIRST EDITION & FIRST PRINTING. Hand-signed inscription by the author on the first blank endpage, which states: "To René & Cecil with love from Maurice. 3. ix. 36. Significance: This copy is made particularly special by the hand-signed dedication from the author, addressed to two figures of notable artistic prominence: René Gruau, the celebrated fashion illustrator, and Cecil Beaton, the iconic photographer and designer. The inscription not only adds rarity but adds a connection to the vibrant artistic and literary circles of the 1930's, where these three creative minds intersected. - The artistic circles of Europe during this period were relatively intimate, with contributors from the worlds of fashion, photography, and literature often collaborating or inspiring one another through exhibitions, publications, and social gatherings. About the Author and the Book: Maurice Bethell Jones was a British writer and illustrator whose works captured the glamour and sophistication of his time. A talented fashion illustrator, he transitioned into literature, where his narrative style mirrored his artistic sensibility?elegant, insightful, and often satirical. Queen to Chanticleer, his second novel, was published in 1936 and is both a sharp societal commentary and a reflection of the era's wit and charm. The book explores themes of human ambition, vanity, and social interplay, with a tone that is simultaneously humorous and thought-provoking. For collectors, this is a rare opportunity to own not only a piece of literary history but also a unique artefact tied to some of the most creative minds of the 20th century. - Condition & Description: The book is housed in its original dust jacket, showing some wear consistent with its age. There are a few chips to the edges, light creasing, and soiling to the lighter areas. The red cloth boards are sturdy, with white lettering to the spine, though some spotting is present. The binding remains tight and secure. The endpages are browned, and foxing is visible throughout the text, reflecting its vintage nature. 323 pages. - END - Our orders are shipped within 1 or 2 business days. - Thanks for your interest and I hope you like the book enough to buy it. Inscribed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. - (illustrator). FIRST EDITION & FIRST PRINTING. Hand-signed dedication by the author on the first blank endpage, which states: "To René & Cecil with love from Maurice. 3. ix. 36. Significance: This copy is made particularly special by the hand-signed dedication from the author, addressed to two figures of notable artistic prominence: René Gruau, the celebrated fashion illustrator, and Cecil Beaton, the iconic photographer and designer. The inscription not only adds rarity but adds a connection to the vibrant artistic and literary circles of the 1930's, where these three creative minds intersected. - The artistic circles of Europe during this period were relatively intimate, with contributors from the worlds of fashion, photography, and literature often collaborating or inspiring one another through exhibitions, publications, and social gatherings. About the Author and the Book: Maurice Bethell Jones was a British writer and illustrator whose works captured the glamour and sophistication of his time. A talented fashion illustrator, he transitioned into literature, where his narrative style mirrored his artistic sensibility?elegant, insightful, and often satirical. Queen to Chanticleer, his second novel, was published in 1936 and is both a sharp societal commentary and a reflection of the era's wit and charm. The book explores themes of human ambition, vanity, and social interplay, with a tone that is simultaneously humorous and thought-provoking. For collectors, this is a rare opportunity to own not only a piece of literary history but also a unique artefact tied to some of the most creative minds of the 20th century. - Condition & Description: The book is housed in its original dust jacket, showing some wear consistent with its age. There are a few chips to the edges, light creasing, and soiling to the lighter areas. The red cloth boards are sturdy, with white lettering to the spine, though some spotting is present. The binding remains tight and secure. The endpages are browned, and foxing is visible throughout the text, reflecting its vintage nature. 323 pages. - END - Our orders are shipped within 1 or 2 business days. - Thanks for your interest and I hope you like the book enough to buy it. Signed by Author(s).

HARDBACK YELLOW. Condition: GOOD. 1ST ED. General wear, frontispiece, signed by author, inscribed, unfortunately underlined and penned throughout, darkened cover, mylar cover, worn edge, contains BW photographs and illustrations DATE PUBLISHED: 1938 EDITION: 1ST ED 261.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. BEATON, Cecil Signed on title page [150] pp. B.T. Batsford Ltd. 1943 Second Printing 8 3/4" x 6" In March 1942 Beaton was sent by the Ministry of Information to the Middle East for a three-month assignment. His task was to take photographs of the war efforts of the Allied Forces and to send home written reports that could be used for propaganda purposes. After a long journey across Africa, with multiple stops, Beaton landed in Cairo. He spent several weeks in Egypt, staying out in the desert and visiting army, air force and naval bases. He also completed a whistle-stop tour of Teheran, Baghdad, Jerusalem, Amman and Damascus. In Near East, Beaton's text and photographs combine to create a mix of propaganda, travelogue and memoir, the whole giving 'a unique pictorial impression of the Near East at war, against a background of desert sand and the relics of ancient civilisations. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 'Design for Fan', Signed Cecil Beaton at age 19, (1904-1980) & dated 1923, Pastel Gouache on parchment paper Art Sz: 8 7/8"H x 11 7/8"W Frame Sz: 15 1/4"H x 18 1/4"W.