Books for Trade: : X.L’Appel de la Chair. Les éditions idéales, 25 rue du Caire.Paris (2e) s.d (circa 1934)

This is a significant departure from my usual illustrated titles, being a photographic title, this has come about because of my recent interest in a book published by éditions Astarté in 2013, entitled “Les éditions du Couvre-Feu”, which is a wonderfully illustrated bibliography of that imprint and others associated with it. Along with magnificent works illustrated by “Wighead”, and titles by the master of the bizarre  “Jim Galding”, there are a range of fascinating titles mainly on the themes of flagellation and domination, and oddities like this title that are more peep-show than porn.


The brain behind the bibliographical content of “Les éditions du Couvre-Feu”, is Christophe Bier, who I also believe to be the originator of much of the material used to illustrate book. 

The following description is taken from “Les éditions du Couvre-Feu”, where it can be found at page 149editions Ideales


Title Page

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X.L’Appel de la Chair. Les éditions idéales, 25 rue du Caire.Paris (2e) s.d (circa  1934), 190  pages cover photograph and 6 hors-texte , unsigned but via Studio Beiderer. Poor condition bottom section of spine missing,general wear. rare in any condition, contents complete.

sous la jupe Les Editions du Couvre-Feu 1933

Dust Wrapper

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The illustrations

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G.Maindouce,Sous La Jupe:

G.Maindouce,Sous La Jupe: Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy, Paris n.d (1933)

Maindouce, La Belle Polissonne ou le Délicieux Écart

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