The IT Girls 1986 1st Ed Lucile Lady Duff Gordon Titanic Fashion Elinor Glyn

by Meredith Etherington-Smith and Jeremy Pilcher

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First edition

UK first edition hardback of The IT Girls by Meredith Etherington-Smith and Jeremy Pilcher, published by Hamish Hamilton in 1986. A fascinating double biography of sisters Elinor Glyn, the scandalous Edwardian romantic novelist associated with popularising the concept of “It”, and Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon (“Lucile”), the pioneering British couturière and fashion designer who survived the sinking of the Titanic. The book explores their remarkable lives across Edwardian high society, fashion, literature and Hollywood, and includes the story of Lucy and Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon’s escape from the Titanic. Original UK first-edition dust jacket, with its distinctive portrait design. Condition: Very good vintage condition. Dust jacket remains bright and clean with only light signs of age/storage. Corners appear sound with no notable tears. Hardback itself is clean and well presented. Please see photos for exact condition. Authors: Meredith Etherington-Smith & Jeremy Pilcher Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Published: 1986 Edition: First UK edition Format: Hardback with dust jacket ISBN: 0-241-11950-2 An especially interesting book for collectors and readers of fashion history, Edwardian society, Elinor Glyn, Lucile and Titanic history.

• Year: 1986
• Condition: Very Good

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