RARE Valentino by André Leon Talley 1982 vintage book -- did not open, pictures of contents are from another listing that's selling for 750 right now on 1stdibs.

Pristine condition -- This handsome book is a monograph on the Italian fashion designer Valentino. It was published in a small number limited to only 6,000, bound in black silk boards, printed on light blue handmade paper and living in a slipcase box. This is a fine example and it comes lavishly illustrated with tipped in color photographs and colored drawings. Over the course of half a century Valentino dressed some of the worlds most fashionable and well dressed ladies. 207 pages with text in English and Italian - this is copy number is unknown as I've not opened it to keep the wrapping intact!