Description
Vogue Magazine November 15, 1955 Anne St. Marie Cover by Henry Clarke
From a privately held Vogue archive, 1920s–1970s. These were stored away for decades and recently brought back into circulation. We performed light, dry surface cleaning at the outer spine (vacuum/brush/smoke sponge only; no wet methods), then placed each issue in a new archival sleeve.
What to expect: honest vintage traits, binding wear or small splits, staple-rust halos, edge toning, and period shelf dust that can appear as black residue along the spine. Interiors are dry and legible. Some copies retain a light vintage paper aroma typical of mid-century magazines.
Each listing shows the exact issue you’ll receive. Any condition materially beyond the above is noted in that item’s description. These characteristics reflect long, earlier storage before we acquired the collection; all items are now housed in clean sleeves and stored upright.
This is an original Vogue magazine issue from November 15, 1955, featuring Anne St. Marie photographed by the distinguished Henry Clarke on the cover. A glamorous and festive edition, this issue captures the sophistication of mid-century holiday fashion and gifting. Blending couture elegance with practical guidance for Christmas shopping, it highlights Vogue’s signature mix of beauty, luxury, and taste. With feature articles by Elizabeth Bowen and Lord Kilbracken, this issue offers both visual allure and literary depth—a perfect reflection of Vogue’s refined spirit in the 1950s.
The condition of the item is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
91 Vogue’s eye view of the most successful Christmas present
93 New guide to Christmas presents in keeping
94 Presents in keeping for the woman intent on fashion
96 Presents in keeping for a bright young thing
98 Presents in keeping for the country woman
100 Presents in keeping for the fashion-independent
102 Presents in keeping for Mrs. Exeter
110–113 27 fashion presents under $27
114 Joe Carter’s Christmas list
144 Christmas perfumes in keeping
146 Alchemists at work
148 Small treasures for the house
150–153 The long nightdress: more Christmas material
OTHER FASHIONS
92 Fur news: double-breasted cape
104 More hat per woman
106 The little dinner dress: importantly pale
108 New furs: pale—with excitement
120 Vogue Patterns in small Christmas sizes
124 Paris furs: wildly beautiful
126 First word for the resorts—sheaths
128–133 Vin rosé resort news
134 More sheath news, in bathing
136 Beige resort sheath—wrapped as a wardrobe
138 Good new ways to see the country
140 Country evening news: the sweater-and-skirt sheath
142 For immediate release: the now wool
FEATURES • ARTICLES • PEOPLE
104 Mrs. William Gaynor; Miss Eliane Orosdi
105 Mrs. Henry Ford II; Mrs. Arturo Ramos
116 Herbert von Karajan
117 People Are Talking About . . .
118 “John Huston.” — John Godley, Lord Kilbracken
122 “Claimant.” — Elizabeth Bowen
154 Gossipy Memo on Travel
ENTERTAINING • THE HOUSE
146 Alchemists at work
148 Small treasures for the house
BEAUTY
30 Christmas discoveries in beauty
144 Christmas perfumes in keeping
SHOP HOUND
79–87 Christmas findings
A quintessential mid-century holiday collectible, this November 1955 issue glows with seasonal charm and postwar elegance. With Anne St. Marie’s radiant cover by Henry Clarke, luxurious features on furs, fashion, and gifts, and writings by Elizabeth Bowen and Lord Kilbracken, it exemplifies Vogue’s blend of glamour, artistry, and intellect at the height of 1950s sophistication.