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Paris : Kirby-Beard & cie, 1948. Small quarto, original embossed wrappers with pictorial onlay in glassine jacket, bound with staples and silk ties; pp 21, illustrated with colour plates depicting female models wearing fine dresses, the illustrations also incorporating a selection of magnificent watches; a very good copy.

A superbly produced promotional brochure for the Parisian firm Kirby-Beard (horologists, jewellers and goldsmiths), showcasing designs of Omega watches and dress designs by Pierre Balmain, Jacques Fath, Lucien Lelong and Robert Piguet.