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1977 Vogue Magazine Flattery Barry Lategan

British Vogue · 1977 · Flattery by Barry Lategan
British Vogue, 1977, number 8: 'Flattery' cover by Barry Lategan, photographed at Golden Bay, Malta. 220 pages, double cover.
Details
Title British Vogue
Issue 1977, number 8, volume 134
Pages 220
Cover 'Flattery', photographed by Barry Lategan at Golden Bay, Malta
Format Double cover
Printing Colour and black and white
Condition Very good vintage, natural age creases
PERIOD
1977
PROVENANCE
Private Collection
British Vogue, 1977. Condé Nast, London.
DESCRIPTION
A 1977 issue of British Vogue (number 8, volume 134), with 220 pages in colour and black and white and a double cover. The cover, 'Flattery', was photographed by Barry Lategan at Golden Bay, Malta.

In 1977 British Vogue was edited by Beatrix Miller, who led the magazine from 1964 to 1985 and supported photographers such as Barry Lategan, David Bailey and Norman Parkinson.

It is in very good vintage condition: the spine has held up well and the interior is in pristine condition, with natural age creases.
AUTHENTICATION
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Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Very Good Vintage
Very good vintage condition. The spine has held up well and the interior is in pristine condition, with natural age creases.
Authentic British VogueOriginal IssueBarry Lategan Cover1977
Flattery in Malta
The Archivary - Italian Curation

A cover shot on a Maltese beach, under the single word 'Flattery'. British Vogue in 1977, taking fashion to the Mediterranean.

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The Object and Its Moment
A Maltese Cover

This is issue number 8 of British Vogue for 1977, volume 134, with 220 pages and a double cover. The cover, 'Flattery', was photographed by Barry Lategan at Golden Bay, Malta.

Fashion on a Maltese beach.

The Fashion Landscape
Barry Lategan

Barry Lategan photographed regularly for British Vogue in the 1960s and 1970s, alongside David Bailey and Norman Parkinson.

The Wider Culture
Beatrix Miller's Vogue

Beatrix Miller edited British Vogue from 1964 to 1985. Location shoots abroad were a regular part of the magazine in these years.

Reading the Object
A Substantial Issue

At 220 pages, the issue mixes colour and black-and-white photography. The spine has held up well and the interior is pristine.

Colour and monochrome, side by side.

Why It Matters Now
1970s Vogue

British Vogue issues from the 1970s attract collectors of fashion photography. This one records a cover shot on location in Malta.

MARKET DEMAND
1977
British Vogue back issues
RARITY
Limited
Original issue, no longer in print
ORIGIN
London
British Vogue, published by Condé Nast
HOUSE ERA
Beatrix Miller
Editor of British Vogue, 1964–1985
Demand
Vintage Vogue

Original issues of British Vogue attract collectors of fashion photography and magazine history.

Supply
Paper and Spines

Magazines suffer from creased spines, fading and loose pages, so complete issues in good order are assessed with care.

Context
Fashion Photography

Vogue covers are a recognised record of fashion photography across the decades.

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