Signed -Lichfield In Retrospect Charles Mosley 1st Edition Hardback 1988
Lichfield: In Retrospect - Charles Mosley (First Edition, 1988, Hardback). Signed and inscribed by Patrick Lichfield; first edition hardback with high-quality photographic plates and strong collector provenance. Presents a richly produced survey of Patrick Lichfield's portrait and society photography - a defining visual record of British high society, fashion, and celebrity culture.
Lichfield, renowned for his official royal commissions including the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer (1981) and the Queen's Golden Jubilee portraits (2002), captured the glamour, elegance, and personality of his subjects with distinctive style. This first edition hardback features portraits of members of the Royal Family alongside iconic figures such as Joanna Lumley, Mick Jagger, Bianca Jagger, Twiggy, David Hicks, Mary Quant, and other cultural figures of the era. This signed and inscribed copy offers a compelling retrospective of Lichfield's most celebrated work.
Illustrated throughout with Patrick Lichfield's portrait and society photography. High-quality glossy reproductions showcase his signature blend of glamour, intimacy, and visual elegance.
Plates remain bright, sharp, and well-preserved. Illustrator: Photographs by Patrick Lichfield. Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd.Format: Hardback with Dust Jacket. A small piece of masking tape is present on the inside of the dust jacket at the top of the spine; this is not visible externally and does not affect appearance. Colours remain strong and the jacket retains good gloss. Strong, clean boards with only light shelf wear.
The small piece of masking tape on the inside top spine area is noted for accuracy. Spine clean and unfaded with fully legible titles. Binding tight and square with no lean.Pages clean throughout with mild age toning typical of 1980s printing. No foxing, tears, or writing beyond the author's inscription. All photographic plates remain bright and well-preserved.
Signed and inscribed by Patrick Lichfield on the title page. No other ownership marks or bookplates. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition report. Packed to collector standards using archival tissue paper and recycled/repurposed materials.
Stored in a smoke-free home. Accurate grading - assessed using standard bookseller condition guidelines. More photos available on request. Keywords: Patrick Lichfield signed book; British portrait photography; society photographer; fashion photography; 1980s photography; photographic monograph; celebrity portraiture; royal photographer; glamour photography; British high society; iconic portraits; fine art photography; visual culture; art monograph; coffee table art book; British art photography; first edition 1988; signed hardback; dust jacket; inscribed copy; provenance; collectible vintage photography book; signed photography monograph; Prince Charles; Princess Diana; Queen Elizabeth II; Duke of Edinburgh; Joanna Lumley; Mick Jagger; Bianca Jagger; Twiggy; Julie Christie; Peter Sellers; David Hicks; Mary Quant; Grace Coddington; Marisa Berenson; Britt Ekland.