Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century by Foulkes, Nicholas - 2011

FOULKES, Nicholas. Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century. Assouline, 2011.
From the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les années folles of Art Deco Paris to the jet-set seventies, Bals explores the nine most exceptional private costume parties of the twentieth century, in the most beautiful book ever produced on the subject. In addition to social commentary from (or about) colourful characters—including Paul Poiret, Truman Capote, and Cecil Beaton, who immortalized these extraordinary balls—Jacqueline de Ribes, Hélène David-Weill, and Marisa Berenson share their vivid souvenirs in first-person narratives. This is the ultimate book on such a unique and captivating theme. Includes a section on Truman Capote's Black and White Ball.
HB (ISBN: 9781614280002). 308 pp; 250+ illustrations. Folio, original cloth. Fine in original luxury slipcase (corners slightly bumped)

Ed Assouline, 2011. Hardcover. New. slp edition. 307 pages. 14.00x11.00x2.00 inches.

Paris: Assouline, 2011. This is a near fine hardcover copy with a like illustrated hardshell slipcase. Completely clean inside and out. No fading gilt letters still bright on red cloth spine. Lightly bumped front board lower corner does not affect the text block. Illustrated in black & white and color with photographs from the legendary costume balls of the twentieth century. 14" high X 11" wide, 307 pages. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

Assouline Publishing, 2011. Hardcover. Very Good. 14x11x1. Text is Very Clean. No writing or tears to text. Book and Slip Case have a bumped corner. If not for the bumped corner book would be like new. Slipcase has shelf wear.

Assouline Publishing, 2011. Hardcover. Very Good. 14x11x1. Book is LIKE NEW. Pristine Condition. Very Clean. No writing or tears. Listed as Very Good because Slip Case has minor shelf wear.

Assouline Publishing, 2011. Hardcover. New. 14x11x1. BRAND NEW. In Slipcase. Still Sealed in Publishers Shrinkwrap.