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About This Piece

This two-volume hardcover book set explores the history and cultural influence of the iconic N°5 fragrance, tracing its story from its 1921 origins through decades of fashion, film, advertising, and popular culture. Each cloth-bound volume combines archival photography, period illustrations, and editorial writing in a visually rich black-and-white presentation.

The set arrives in a rigid clamshell presentation box, giving it the presence of both a reference book and a decorative coffee table object. Display it on a bookshelf, console, or coffee table where its graphic covers and fashion-focused subject can become part of the room.

Materials & Details
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Two hardcover volumes in a rigid clamshell presentation box.
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Cloth-bound covers with sewn binding.
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Printed on heavy stock throughout.
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Volume one covers the period 1921–1945; volume two explores the subsequent decades.
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Illustrated throughout with archival photography and period artwork.
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Box finished in high-contrast black and white with ribbon pull tab.
Dimensions
Height
12.9 in
Width
10.5 in
Care
Cleaning
Handle with clean, dry hands to preserve cover finish.
Storage
Store in the clamshell box when not in use to protect spines and page edges.
Precautions
Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent fading or warping.
Precautions
Do not stack heavy objects on top of the box.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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Returns
Request a return for eligible items within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and unassembled, with their original packaging. No restocking fee.
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Hardcover Fashion History Book Set

Styling note

A little guidance from our edit

Rest the open box flat on a coffee table with the top volume face-up — the graphic black-and-white cover holds its own as a visual object in a reading room or styled shelf.