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SAINT-AGEN (Adrienne)
Amants féminins.
In-8, XIII-244p. Réédition de ce roman saphique paru pour la première fois en 1902. Bel exemplaire. Peu courant.
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FOUREST (Georges)
Contes pour les satyres.
In-8, 145p. Edition originale tirée en tout à 1030 exemplaires. Celui-ci un des 10 exemplaires de tete numéroté sur Japon (n¡10). En très bonne condition.
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LEAUTAUD (Paul)
Journal particulier.
2 volumes pt. In-8 carré, XX-241; 277p. Edition hors commerce numérotée 1/4000 exemplaires sur vergé. Préface de Marie Dormoy signée sous le pseudonyme de Pierre Michelot. Les pages les plus lestes du Journal de Léautaud accompagnées de quelques lettres. Elégante maquette. Bel exemplaire
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FOURNEL (Jean-François)
Traité de l'adultère, considéré dans l'ordre judiciaire.
In-12, xxiv-428p. Première édition. Tout ce qu'un juriste français doit savoir sur la loi relative à l'adultère, réel ou supposé. Contient un beau chapitre intitulé : De l'adultère des femmes commis avec leurs valets, fermiers, domestiques, etc... Trois ans plus tard (en 1781), Fournel publiera un autre ouvrage sur un thème similaire, à savoir Le Traité de la séduction considérée dans l'ordre judiciaire. Ex-libris armorié contrecollé sur le premier contreplat. Très bel exemplaire.
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MAC ORLAN (Pierre)
Images secrètes de Paris.
In-4 à l'italienne, 84p. Edition originale numérotée 1/450 exemplaires sur vélin teinté. Illustré de 20 eaux-fortes originales tirées en bistre de Assire. Une promenade dans le Paris chaud des années 30, du Bar de la Villette au Bois de Boulogne, du jazz à la java. Premier cahier légèrement débroché, mais encore solidaire, sinon très bon exemplaire.
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RESTIF DE LA BRETONNE (Nicolas-Edmé)
L'oeuvre de Restif de la Bretonne, deuxième partie. Ingénue Saxancour ou la femme séparée. Histoire propre à démontrer combien il est dangereux, pour les filles, de se marier par entetement et avec précipitation, malgré leurs parents. Ecrite par elle-meme.
Gr. In-8, 372p. Réimprimé pour la première fois d'après l'édition unique de 1789. Très bel exemplaire, partiellement non coupé.
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FOUCHET (Max-Paul)
L'art amoureux des Indes.
In-4, 96p. Avec de nombreuses photographies en noir et blanc de l'auteur.
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BRANTOME (Pierre de Bourdeille, abbé et seigneur de)
Vies des dames galantes.
2 tomes en 1 volume In-8, 333-315p. Texte établi sur l'édition originale par Jacques Haumont. Avec quelques illustrations d'époque renaissance. A l'état de neuf.
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FLOS A. P.
Quali sono gli uomini che piacciono alle donne e perche'. (Note intorno alla scelta sessuale nell'uomo civile). Quinta edizione.
In 8, pp. 108 + (4). Br. ed.
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L' amico delle donne
In 16, pp. 104. Br. con manc. al d. e ai p.tti. Tarletto alle ultime 3 cc. Con stemma dell' ancora all' inizio e alla fine del libretto. Il libro, dice l' autore, e' diretto ad istruire e migliorare le donne...
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CURCI M. Carlo
La demagogia italiana ed il papa re. Pensieri di un retrogrado sulla novissima condizione d' Italia . (maggio 1849). Seconda Edizione
In 8, pp. 78. Br.
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RINAUDO DEVILLE Paolo
Perche' Resistere ?
In 24, pp. 60. Con illustrazioni di Golia . Br. ed. illustr. Libretto che analizza la situazione dell'Italia e degli altri Stati Europei mentre ancora infuria la guerra e si invita a non cedere come fecero i nostri soldati sul Piave, al nemico austriaco e tedesco.
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BOZZA Bernardo
Il celebre altitonante Conte Bacucco. Orazione panegirica del signor Bernardo Bozza, veneto, della colonia monselicana, accademico anfibologico e professore in partibus di lingua babelica. Con l'aggiunta della Tipografica descrizione dell'incombustibile citta' di Antiochia; albero della Bacuccaria famiglia; Testamento indeclinabile del q. Conte Bacucco, parto dell'illustre Bozzalico impareggiabile autore.
In 16, pp. 88. Br. ed. con danni al d. e ai piatti. Con macchia al piatto anteriore. Con macchia arancione al centro del libro, che non ne pregiudica la lettura. Edizione VII. Ampliata, corredata, ed accresciuta con simboliche erudite annotazioni campestri, marittime, Filosofiche, Orientali. Il Bozza crea il Conte Bacucco, immaginario eroe, la peripatetica citta' di Antiochia, l'albero della Bacuccaria famiglia, e l'imperscrutabile testamento del Conte Bacucco.
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TISSOT D. M.
De la Sante' des gens de lettres... Troisieme edition augmente'e
In 16, pp. XIV + 242 + (6). M. pg. ottocentesca. Foro di tarlo al marg. delle prime cc. Terza edizione di questo classico del Tissot dedicato alla salute dei letterati. Molti gli autori citati.
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D'APUA Bianca
Sogno di una notte.....in biblioteca. (notte 27-28 ottobre '35) dal vero! Illustrazioni di Ada Bonaiuti
In 16 gr, pp. 36. Firma di proprieta' ad una sguardia. Macchie alla brossura. Br. ed ill. in b/n. Parzialmente intonso.
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MUZZI Luigi
L'innamorata del sole. Iscrizioni di Luigi Muzzi
In 16 gr, pp. 12. Bruniture. Br. muta. Curioso opuscolo che chiarisce le iscrizioni fatte dal prof. Luigi Muzzi per la giovane alienata Ninetta Delille, innamorata del Sole e morta in un giorno di eclissi solare, il 17 luglio 1833. La traduzione e' opera di Giuseppe Signorini
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PERRIN Alberto
Riorganizzazione delle musiche reggimentali di Alberto Perrin Versione del professore Vincenzo Giovanni Scarpa. Dottore in Belle Lettere
In 8, pp.144. Br. ed. Della serie: Studj militari. Gora alle prime 10 pp. Danni al d. Interessante testo. Nella prefazione l'autore auspica una riorganizzazione delle Bande di reggimento sul modello francese che prescrive per i Capobanda il grado di ufficiale e per la Guardia Nazionale di capitano, mentre in Italia essi ..vivono nella mediocrita' e all'ultimo gradino della gerarchia sociale e militare, qualunque ne sieno l'ingegno, i servigi, l'eta', la fama...
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YORICK (Coccoluto Ferrigni P.)
I bottoni. Conferenza tenuta la sera del 28 febbraio 1882, alla mostra solenne della Societa' di scoraggiamento alle Belle Arti. In Firenze.
In 16, pp.36. Piccola mancanza al p. post. Br. ed. Intonso. Conferenza dalla quale emerge lo spirito arguto del noto giornalista livornese
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IL LIBRO DEL PERCHE', la pastorella del Marino, la novella dell'angelo Gabriello e la puttana errante di Pietro Aretino
In 16, pp. (2) + 168. Legatura in piena pelle. L'opera e' legata insieme a In morte di Ugo Bass-Ville di Vincenzo Monti (Mantova, 1798), di pagine 216. Segue l'opera Il libro del perche', di pp. 168, stampato su carta azzurrina. Graziosa edizione stampata a Londra per conto dei Molini nel 1784 in 200 copie. Celebre raccolta di scritti libertini con echi classicheggianti e mirabolanti invenzioni lubriche. Parenti, Diz. falsi luoghi, p. 167. Graesse, V, 197. Brunet, IV, 488.
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Roman-Tributiis, avocat; Carbonal, procureur
Plaidoyer pour le Sieur Paul-Elzeard Rancurel, bourgeois de la ville d'Aix, accuse d'impuissance, contre la dame Louise Serre, son epouse
A bizarre volume which defends a man whose wife, accusing him of impotence, wishes to have their marriage annulled. Rancurel's lawyers argue that he is not absolutely impotent, simply unable to perform with a virgin. Gay-Lemmonyer (III, 754) offers a lengthy account of this volume, describing it as "curieux et tres rare." 8vo. Contemporary quarter leather over decorated boards. Light wear to extremities. Internally fine.
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Montaiglon, Anatole de (editor)
La Semonce faicte a Paris des Coquus en May VcXXXV publiee pour la premiere fois d'apres un manuscrit de la Bibliotheque de Soissons (cocus)
First edition of this facetious poem about cuckoldry composed in 1535 and conserved in a unique manuscript. From a total edition of 210 copies, this is one of 200 numbered copies on Holland paper. 8vo. Contemporary cloth. Original wraps bound in. Light wear to binding, internally bright and uncut. Rare. Bibliotheque Jaune p. 92.
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Wilfort, Chevalier de
Les lecons de la volupte, ou confession generale du Chevalier de Wilfort
A very scarce edition of this erotic classic, originally published in 1755 and both reprinted and burned several times thereafter. This edition limited to 500 copies beautifully printed on fine laid paper. 8vo. Attractively bound in half calf and marbled boards. Light wear to binding, else fine and bright.
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Ramamurthi, D. S. (Jean-Louis Swiners, introduction)
Nus de l'Inde (Nudes from India). Photographies de D. S. Ramamurthi
An introduction by Swiners followed by dozens of full-page and double-page black and white photographs by Ramamurthi of very young and beautiful nude Indian women, mainly in natural settings. 4to. Original wraps. Light wear to wraps, internally fine and bright. Very scarce.
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Aubert, Charles (illustrated by Hanriot and Mesples)
Peches Roses (illustrated by Hanriot and Mesples)
Five parts bound in one, complete. A collection of lightly erotic short stories by Aubert, each illustrated with a lightly erotic frontispiece etching (the first four by Hanriot, the last by Mesples). Printed on fine laid paper. 4to. Contemporary half morocco and marbled boards. Light wear to extremities, internally clean. Color lithographed front wrapper of each part bound in (actually, it is the same lithograph with five different color schemes!) Complete sets are rare.
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Scheurich, Paul (illustrator)
Die Konigliche Orgie, oder Die Osterreicherin bei Laune. Eine Oper. Von einem Leibgardisten veroffentlicht am Tage der Pressfreiheit. In Musik gesetzt von der Konigin
A scarce German private press book, illustrated with SIX BEAUTIFUL, LIGHTLY-EROTIC FULL-PAGE HORS-TEXTE ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS BY PAUL SCHEURICH. There are also some smaller text decorations. From a total edition of 740 copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 40 COPIES PRINTED ON FINE HANDMADE LAID PAPER, BOUND IN FULL LEATHER (with an incised erotic design on the front cover), AND WITH ALL OF THE ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS SIGNED IN PENCIL BY SCHEURICH. Additionally signed by Scheurich on the colophon. Large 4to. A bit of light wear to extremities of binding. Else FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Marcos, Alejandro
Journal Anonyme. Reliefs papier de Alejandro Marcos.
A highly erotic description of a sexual encounter (told from the point of view of an adolescent girl), illustrated with SIX EXPLICIT ORIGINAL PAPER RELIEFS BY ALEJANDRO MARKOS. These reliefs are in a sense more sculptures than prints: they are uninked, three-dimensional images. Hand-set and printed (rectos only) in sepia ink, with hand-drawn yellow border on each leaf. Edition limited to only 20 numbered copies, all printed on fine, thick handmade wove paper, of which this is number 2. 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps. Housed in a folding box, decorated with an additional paper relief. FINE AND BRIGHT, with no defects.
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Soulages, Gabriel (Paul-Emile Becat, illustrator)
Le malheureux petit voyage, ou le miserable fin de Madame de Conflans, Princesse de la Marsaille, rapportee par Marie-Toinon Cerisette, sa fidele et devouee servante (Paul-Emile Becat, illustrator)
An extremely attractive livre d'artiste, illustrated with 20 ORIGINAL EROTIC DRYPOINTS (printed in color) BY PAUL-EMILE BECAT. From a total edition of 740 copies, this is one of only 100 numbered copies printed on fine Renage wove paper with a second suite of the etchings in remarque state. 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT. In the original (lightly faded) board chemise and slipcase.
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Cuisin, Pierre (Charles-Marie Echard)
Les matinees du Palais-Royal. Gravures originales de Ch.-M. Echard.
A beautiful edition of this erotic classic, with 13 fine full-page hors-texte erotic etchings printed in color by Echard. From a total edition of 225 numbered copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 50 COPIES PRINTED ON FINE RIVES WOVE PAPER, WITH AN EXTRA SUITE OF THE ETCHINGS PRINTED IN BISTRE, AND A SUITE PRINTED IN COLOR OF THE THREE "PLANCHES REFUSEES", WHICH ARE MORE STARKLY EROTIC THAN THOSE APPEARING IN THE BOOK. So there are 29 etchings in all. 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps, board chemise, and slipcase. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS.
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Martin, Emmanuel (Emmanuel Marti)
Discours sur la musique zephyrienne, addresse aux venerables crepitophiles. Opuscule facetieux d'Emmanuel Marti, doyen de l'Eglise d'Alone. Texte original accompagne de la premiere traduction et illustre d'historiettes crepitantes...
A rare and unusual compendium of texts about farting. 4 leaves; XV, 189 pp. Edition limited to 300 numbered copies, of which this is one of 260 printed on fine jonquille (pale yellow) wove paper. Large 8vo. Bound in recent marbled boards. Original wraps bound in. Uncut. Original wraps a bit worn, else fine and bright. Bibliotheca scatologica 88 and 109.
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Carco, Francis
Avec les filles
FIRST EDITION of this text. A facsimile of Carco, manuscript. Edition limited to 130 numbered copies. SIGNED BY CARCO. 4to. Original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT in the original board slipcase.
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Cole, William (Masafumi Yamamoto)
Hai-Ku. With two original engravings by Masafumi Yamamoto (haiku)
In 1980, shortly after taking up printmaking, Masafumi Yamamoto produced two absolutely astonishing erotic engravings of female nudes, still the only erotic works in his entire oeuvre. They are incredibly detailed and precise--yet extremely imaginative--burin engravings printed in relief (photos avalable on request). In 1981 he printed the editions and signed, dated, and justified the prints. Soon afterwards, Yamamoto adopted his well-known style of color intaglio printmaking. Since the erotic prints were so different, he abandoned them in a drawer of his flatfile for over two decades. Finally, in early 2005, the prints were published, each alongside erotic an erotic hai-ku by Cole, the publisher. EDITION LIMITED TO ONLY NINETEEN NUMBERED COPIES printed on thick, handmade wove paper WITH THE TWO SIGNED EROTIC PRINTS. Furthermore, there are three ornaments (including one on the cover), all of which are original etchings by Yamamoto. Large 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT. New.
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Mille, Pierre
Myrrhine, Courtisane et Martyre. Roman.
FIRST EDITION of one of Mille's best novels, a mildly erotic tale. ONE OF ONLY 30 NUMBERED COPIES ON LAFUMA LAID PAPER (the rest of the edition was printed on cheap wood-pulp paper). 8vo. Beautifully bound by G. DuBois d'Enghien (signed) in half morocco and marbled boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Begon, Benard (Besnard), and Foulon (M. de Gesvres, Mlle de Mascranny)
Recueil general des pieces contenues au procez de monsieur le marquis de Gesvres et de mademoiselle de Mascranny, son epouse.
THE RARE FIRST EDITION OF THE MOST LURID AND FAMOUS IMPOTENCE CASE EVER HEARD BEFORE A COURT. While ostensibly intended for edification on the juridical aspects of impotence, this is in fact a thinly disguised bit of facetious erotica. The following year (1714) an English translation was printed. Blank leaf; 1 leaf; 336, 212, 36 pp. COMPLETE. 8vo. ATTRACTIVELY BOUND IN CONTEMPORARY CALF, spine gilt in six compartments. Binding somewhat worn but structurally sound. Internally clean. Gay-Lemmonyer III, 986. Very rare.
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Mathey, Georg Alexander (Hans Bethge)
Sechs Radierungen zu Hans Bethge's Satuila (original etchings by Georg Alexander Mathey)
NUMBER ONE OF ONLY TEN SETS OF THIS OUTSTANDING PORTFOLIO OF EXPRESSIONIST ETCHINGS, WITH MANY OF THE ETCHINGS PRINTED ON OLD JAPANESE PAPER. In 1918 German novelist Hans Bethge wrote "Satuila oder vom Zauber der Suedsee" ("Satuila or the Enchantment of the South Sea"), the story of a young woman in Samoa. It is a sensual, escapist tale: the situation in Germany was quite terrible after the defeat in WWI, and there was great demand for escapism. This novel was a hit, and a deluxe edition, with 6 original etchings by German Expressionist artist Georg Alexander Mathey, was published in Berlin in 1921. The etchings are extremely beautiful, perfectly capturing the lush sensuality of the landscape and the unabashed sexuality of the characters (similar to the depictions of Gypsies by Otto Mueller, from about the same time). This edition of the novel was limited to 250 copies. Aside from the book edition, 10 sets of the etchings were printed, with large margins. In these 10 sets, each of the etchings is signed and numbered by the artist. I OFFER ONE OF THESE 10 SETS: SET NUMBER 1, with each of the etchings numbered 1/10 and signed in pencil by the artist. FOUR OF THE SIX ETCHINGS IN THIS SET ARE PRINTED ON OLD JAPANESE PAPER, AND ARE PERHAPS UNIQUE AS SUCH. Additionally, there is a signed working proof of an early version of one of the etchings, also printed on old Japanese paper. This proof is probably unique, as the etching was never published. The set is as it was issued. Each etching (sheet size 8 1/2 x 7 inches--22 x 18 cm) is individually matted, and the original parchment-backed cloth portfolio case (16 1/2 x 13 inches--42 x 33 cm). There is a little light wear to the portfolio, but the etchings are fine and bright. An important and extremely rare item (and perhaps the only German Expressionist depictions of the South Pacific!)
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Corday, Michel (Marcel Gompel association copy)
Les revelees. Roman.
FIRST EDITION of this novel which, way ahead of its time, discusses the right of women to enjoy sexual pleasure. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, ONE OF ONLY TEN PRINTED ON FINE HANDMADE DUTCH LAID PAPER (the rest of the edition was printed on cheap wood-pulp paper.) Also a fascinating association copy, from the library of MARCEL GOMPEL, a Jewish professor at the College de France who became a hero of the French resistance and was finally tortured and executed on orders from Klaus Barbie. When Barbie came to trial, the prosecutors used Gompel's case as a particularly clear and egregious example of his guilt of crimes against humanity. 8vo. Beautifully bound (surely for Gompel) in half morocco and marbled boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Original covers and spine preserved. Silk ribbon page marker. FINE AND BRIGHT, with no defects. A truly unique book.
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Aressy, Lucien (Andre Provot, illustrator)
Chryseis, danseuse etrusque. Poeme en prose. Illustre de lithographies en couleurs par Andre Provot
A beautiful livre d'artiste, with 15 ORIGINAL COLOR LITHOGRAPHS (12 of which are full-page and hors-texte) BY PROVOT, most of which depict Lesbian eroticism. Edition limited to 420 copies, of which this is one of 275 numbered copies printed on fine Arches wove paper. Includes a second suite of the lithographs, printed in bistre; and a suite of four extremely explicit color lithographs, with additional suites in bistre and in sanguine. So 42 lithographs in all. 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT. Pristine.
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Martin, Emmanuel (Emmanuel Marti) (Gershon Legman association copy)
Discours sur la musique zephyrienne, addresse aux venerables crepitophiles. Opuscule facetieux d'Emmanuel Marti, doyen de l'Eglise d'Alone. Texte original accompagne de la premiere traduction et illustre d'historiettes crepitantes... (Gershon Legman association copy)
A rare and unusual compendium of texts about farting. 4 leaves; XV, 189 pp. Edition limited to 300 numbered copies, of which this is one of 260 printed on fine jonquille (pale yellow) wove paper. AN ASSOCIATION COPY, FROM THE LIBRARY OF FAMED EROTOLOGIST, FOLKLORIST, AND BIBLIOGRAPHER GERSHON LEGMAN (with his ownership signature). Large 8vo. Attractively bound in quarter citron morocco, spine gilt, and marbled boards. Top edge gilt. Light wear to binding, but still very good. Internally fine and bright. Bibliotheca scatologica 88 and 109.
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Casement, Roger (Peter Singleton-Gates and Maurice Girodias, editors)
The Black Diaries. An Account of Roger Casement's Life and Times, with a Collection of His Diaries and Public Writings
AN EXCEPTIONAL COPY, WITH TWO UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT LETTERS CITED IN THE STANDARD OLYMPIA PRESS BIBLIOGRAPHY. One of 2,000 copies of the first British edition. (Actually this "British edition" was created by taking 2,000 copies of the first American (Grove Press) edition to England, putting a sticker over the imprint, and issuing a new dustjacket.) LAID IN ARE TWO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TYPED LETTERS SIGNED--ABOUT 1,000 WORDS--FROM THE EDITOR, SINGLETON-GATES, on his letterhead, to a correspondent in Nothern Rhodesia (later Zambia) (!). In these unpublished letters, written during the 1960s, Singleton-Gates describes his feelings towards Casement. He also describes, in passionate terms, the fascinating circumstances surrounding the publication of these scandalous diaries, and the numerous obstacles he faced, including copyright and censorship issues. He furthermore explains his various other projects relating to Casement, none of which came to fruition. It is fair to say that these letters shed considerable light on the limits of press freedoms in Britain during the late 50s and 60s, as well as on the way Casement's heirs felt about his legacy. THESE LETTERS ARE CITED--and briefly excerpted--on pp. 60-61 of Patrick Kearney's bibliography, The Paris Olympia Press (Liverpool, Liverpool University Press, 2007). Also laid in are numerous newspaper clippings from 1959 and 1960, all relating to the publication. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright, in a very good price-clipped dj.
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Saintraigue, Jean
Les mysteres de l'Arbrisseau.
First and only edition of this erotic novel whose pubescent female protagonists are introduced to the worlds of heterosexuality, lesbianism, and sado-masochism. Printed on good wove paper, not yellowing or brittle at all (unusual for erotic literature of the period). Large 8vo. Original wraps. Moderate general wear to covers, internally bright and fine.
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Garcia Herraiz, Enrique and Carmina Borbonet i Sant (Ismael Smith)
Ismael Smith, Gravador (monograph and catalogue raisonne of the prints)
First and only edition of the catalogue raisonne of the prints of Ismael Smith, an early 20th century artist who was born in Catalonia but ended up living in the United States. Among Smith's favorite subjects were erotic scenes, bullfights, and religious images. 119 items thoroughly described. Well over 100 full-page plates, many in color. 4to. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Chapelle, Bachaumont, La Fontaine, et al. (Padgett / Paget copy)
Recueil de quelques pieces nouvelles et galantes, tant en prose qu'en vers
Two volumes in one, complete. First edition of this rare and important collection, not to be confused with another book of the same title published in 1663. Barbier (IV, 88) offers a long citation from Nodier (Catalogue Guilbert de Pixerecourt, no. 1639): "Ce petit recueil est tres-connu, mais il merite de l'etre, car il se distingue de toutes les collections du meme genre par le choix des pieces, et aucune autre n'en peut tenir lieu...." Nodier goes on to explain, with convincing argumentation, that this is in fact a personal choice printed by a collector with good taste, and not by a professional publisher. Nicely printed on fine laid paper. 12mo. Beautifully bound in contemporary calf, spine gilt, with Padget (Paget) coat of arms (motto: "Per il suo contrario") embossed on both boards. Light wear to extremities but structurally sound and still very attractive. Internally bright and fine. An excellent copy. Brunet IV, 1156: "Rare et assez curieux."
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Houssaye, Henry
Aspasie - ClÈop‚tre - ThÈodora. (Aspasia - Cleopatra -Theodora)
FIRST EDITION of this study of the "triade des grandes femmes d'amour des temps anciens." 2, III, 337 pp. FROM A TOTAL LARGE-PAPER EDITION OF 15 NUMBERED COPIES ON FINE DUTCH LAID PAPER, this is COPY NUMBER ONE, FROM THE AUTHOR'S COLLECTION (Houssaye's wood-engraved bookplate on front pastedown). 8vo. Attractively bound in polished calf and marbled boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Original wraps bound in. Some wear to binding. Upper joint split but holding. Internally FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Courteline, Georges (Albert-Edouard Puyplat, illustrator)
Les linottes. Aquatintes de A. Puyplat.
A GORGEOUS AND RARE LIVRE D'ARTISTE, printed in blue and profusely illustrated with aquatints by Albert-Edouard Puyplat printed in sepia. Edition limited to 120 numbered copies, all printed on very fine Arches wove paper (this copy printed for Jean France). 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps, board chemise, and slipcase. Wraps slightly darkened from contact with original glassine (which has now been removed). Else pristine.
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Radiguet, Raymond (Gabriel Dauchot, illustrator)
Le Diable au corps. Lithographies originales en couleurs de Gabriel Dauchot.
A beautiful livre d'artiste illustrated with 16 ORIGINAL COLOR LITHOGRAPHS (4 double-page, 11 full-page, and one in-texte) and 33 reproduced drawings (printed in pink) by Gabriel Dauchot. This copy, furthermore, features A STUNNING FULL-PAGE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR BY DAUCHOT ON THE HALF-TITLE, SIGNED BY DAUCHOT and inscribed to M. Renaud. From a total edition of 215 numbered copies, this is one of only 120 copies on extremely fine Rives wove paper, signed by Dauchot under the justification. Folio. Loose as issued in original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS. Housed in the original cloth folding case (lightly worn). An outstanding copy of Dauchot's best book. Gabriel Dauchot
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(Raymond Lep, illustrator)
Le Plaisir des Dieux, chansons de salles de garde (with pochoir illustrations by Raymond Lep)
ONE OF ONLY TEN SPECIAL COPIES WITH AN ADDITIONAL POCHOIR PLATE. A charming livre d'artiste, illustrated with 51 full-page lightly erotic pochoir plates and numerous smaller pochoir illustrations by Raymond Lep. 279 pp + 32 pp of sheet music (also illustrated in pochoir) in a separate folder. From a total edition of 1010 copies, this is ONE OF ONLY TEN SPECIAL LETTERED COPIES ON FINE MALACCA WOVE PAPER WITH AN ADDITIONAL PLATE, A "PLANCHE REFUSEE" TOO OBSCENE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REST OF THE EDITION. 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS. Housed in the original board chemise and slipcase. Raymond Lep
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Valotaire, Marcel (Jean Dulac, illustrator)
Nelly et Jean. Nous deux. Simples papiers du tiroir secret. (with hand-colored etchings by Jean Dulac)
Two volumes, complete. First edition. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ART DECO EROTIC BOOK. Illustrated with 46 graphically erotic hand-colored etchings by Jean Dulac. Edition limited to 295 numbered copies, of which this is one of 240 beautifully printed on extremely fine Arches wove paper. Large 8vo. Loose as issued in original wraps. Uncut. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS. Housed in a custom-made decorated board chemise and slipcase. Pia col. 983; Rose 3176. A PRISTINE, GORGEOUS SET.
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GAGEY CHARLES
LE NU ET LE DESIR
Crosne, Chez l'auteur 1961. In-8 carré relié toile sous jaquette illustrée rempliée de 77 pages illustrées de nombreuses photos en noir hors texte. Très bon état
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BONARDI PIERRE
Le rituel de la volupté
Paris, APD vers 1970. In-8 broché de 87 pages illustrées par Elsen; Très bon état
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MARQUIS DE SADE
CONTES LICENCIEUX
Famot 1974. In-16 reliure éditeur très décorée de 148 pages illustrées. Très bon état
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ANONYME
UN ETE A LA CAMPAGNE CORRESPONDANCE DE DEUX JEUNES FILLES PARISIENNES
Paris, Cercle du livre précieux 1960. In-8 reliure éditeur sous rhodoid. 197 pages + XXII. Bon état
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