Henry Cole, who would later serve on the management committees of the London Exhibitions of the 1850s and 1860s, acquire a knighthood and have a wing of the Victoria & Albert Museum named afterhim, received a letter from d'Orsay ...
High Society explores the intrigue of New York's upper class society and culture.
From bygone aristocracy to modern mega-wealthy moguls, this stunning volume regales with escapades of travel, money, sex, and adventure. These are the legends of the jet set--tales of glamour, excitement, and exclusivity.
Featuring illustrious names such as Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Tag Heuer, this collection includes the 1915 Omega Lawrence of Arabia aviator chronograph, the 1962 Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaut, ...
This is a vivid biography of Count d'Orsay, who enthralled and scandalised European society in the early 19th century.