Cosmetics, fashions, and the exploitation of women. With an introduction by Mary-Alice Waters
New York: Pathfinder Press, 1987. 138p., paperback, personal ownership stamp on title page, otherwise very good; second printing. More
Cat.No: 74514
Cosmetics
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United Democrats for Humphrey; Manual of Instructions for Advancemen, June 14, 1968
no place: unpublished; United Democrats intermal memo, 1968. Paperback. 46p., photocopied texts from keyboard-set mss, standard leaves printed recto only in a generic brad-bound folder. Folder is edgeworn with a couple ownership names, handling grime and a splash-stain. Textblock is faintly toned and bears some underlines and brackets in ink;..... More
Cat.No: 231276
International Styling Guide. Professional Edition, Confidential.
no place: International Beauty Shop Owners, Convention & Exhibition, Inc., 1957, 1957. Pamphlet. 42p., illustrated with two sorts of drawing: the finished look, and the how-to. Reasonably alkaline paperstock, a folio-sized pamphlet (13.5x11 inches) softbound in bright red cardstock decorated & titled white, once stapled but staples now removed leaving..... More
Cat.No: 243602
Her dream of dreams; the rise and triumph of Madam C. J. Walker
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Hardcover. 481p., first edition, dj, entirely sound, clean and unmarked. Born to emancipated slaves on the Mississippi, Walker built a cosmetics business that made her America's first self-made woman millionaire. More
Cat.No: 83005
Manuel du Posticheur, contenant quatre-vingt-dix-sept dessins. Nouvelle edition
Paris: Ulysse Boucoiran, Editeur, 1936. vii, 170p., ads, illustrated with line drawings and diagrams; entirely in French. A small softbound in 7x5 inch plain printed wraps with a decorated back cover. Very worn with lots of dust and a bit of dirt to covers and blanks; spine panel has undergone..... More
Cat.No: 249517
Care of the hand and arm, manicuring, massage
Culver City, CA: [Cornelia J. Mitchell], 1935. 70p., several illustrations, stiff wraps edge worn with a previous owner's name on the front wrap, a little light pencilling. Front fold has torn away from textblock, rear hinge still sound. OCLC shows only two holdings (Library of Congress and Detroit Public Library)..... More
Cat.No: 129379
Discussion bulletin, A-23, October, 1954
New York: Socialist Workers Party, 1954. 69p., wraps neatly separated but present, paper slightly browned, owner's name penned at upper right corner of front cover, 8.5x11 inches. Entire issue is on Joseph Hansen's article in the Militant newspaper (as Jack Bustelo) on women and the cosmetic industry. Contributions by Marjorie..... More
Cat.No: 102190
Discussion bulletin, A-23, October, 1954
New York: Socialist Workers Party, 1954. 69p., disbound with staples removed, paper browned, 8.5x11 inches, two holes punched at left for binder (not reaching text). Reading copy. Entire issue is on Joseph Hansen's article in the Militant newspaper (as Jack Bustelo) on women and the cosmetic industry. Contributions by Marjorie..... More
Cat.No: 146441
The sexuality of a Black American one man's sexual biography
Oakland: Ashford Press Publishing, 1981. Paperback. 220p., illustrated with b&w photos, very good first edition trade paperback in pictorial wraps. The African American cosmetologist includes a chapter on blacks and gays, and an account of the Jonestown tragedy. More
Cat.No: 14931
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