The Man & His Muse

The man himself, Harrison Marks with Jennifer Garland from the opening page of Kamera Backstage (1959). There are numerous shots of the GHM taking photo’s of all the lovely models that worked for him, but I tended to focus on the models rather than GHM for some reason. This shot as he says himself in the editorial has him looking rather sinister, but it’s a good one and includes Jennifer, so why not!

February 26, 2014 0

Della Fox – Yes Sir!

Della Fox on the cover of Sir No.3 (Late 1950’s?) in some very colourful blue sheer panties and contrasting red suspender belt. Another model that changed her hair colour as often as her knickers, I’ve seen her blonde, dark and now red!

February 20, 2014 0

A Young 1950's Pamela Green (Coloured)

Another coloured version of Pamela Green from Oldiznewagain from an original black and white that can be seen … here

February 17, 2014 0

Princess Sonmar H'Arricks – A Profile View

A beautiful side profile shot of Princess Sonmar H’Arricks (Pamela Green) from the pages of Kamera No.17 (1959). God knows how long it took her to ‘black up’ for these shots, I only hope she shot loads of sets in one session to make it worth while!

February 13, 2014 0

Eileen Sheridan – QT No.13

Eileen Sheridan from the inside back cover of QT No.13 (1959?).

The interesting fact about Eileen is she was the first winner of the Miss United Kingdom title in 1958. So if the timelines are correct, she did this either just before or just after winning the title, I wonder if they knew! She also won the Miss Great Britain title in 1960 and was also known for her association with the London underworld ‘firm’ headed by the Kray twins. A very colourful early career indeed!

February 13, 2014 0

Pamela & The Pearl Choker

Another early Pamela Green nude by Harrison Marks from the 1950’s, this time posing nude wearing just a pearl choker around her neck. An elegant pose from a scan of an original silver gelatin photograph.

February 11, 2014 0

Jennifer Garland & The Bed Frame

The exquisite figure of Jennifer Garland in stockings and garters as seen through a bed frame from Kamera No.17

February 10, 2014 0

Marie Deveraux – Figure Quarterly Vol.15

An early studio shot Marie Deveraux from Figure Quarterly Vol.15 (1957) taken by Randall Gay to advertise her act fan dance act in the London nightclubs of the late 1950’s.

February 8, 2014 1

Lorraine Burnett – QT Beauty

Lorraine Burnett as the QT Beauty from the centre pages of QT No.13 by Russell Gay. Strategically placed bow and long blond hair covering the essential bits!

Anyone have a date for this magazine, or any of the other QT magazines, as they don’t seem to have publication dates in them?

February 6, 2014 5

Elaine Desmond – Etudes No.7 Cover

Elaine Desmond sporting a wicker hat on the cover of Etudes Plastique Album No.7 (1955) by Belorgey and Roland Carre. A wonderful 32 page French magazine, but unfortunately the only recognisable model is Elaine on the cover, the rest although very nice are unknown French/European models.

I must say that for a 59 year old magazine it is in exceptional condition, as these magazines have detachable covers similar to a dust jacket. That means the magazine inside is nearly perfect condition with no wear to the page edges of discolouration. It came as part of a bundle of magazines I aquired and rather than putting it to one side to gather dust I thought I’d have a go at selling it on eBay. Take a look if interested, but in the meantime enjoy the cover :)

February 4, 2014 0