Slavy, Bob Mrs. Goodwhip et son esclave, Collection des Orties Blanches [ Jean Fort ], Paris 1932.Illustrations by Léon Pierre. In original paper wraps printed on cover and spine in red and black,(23 x 15 cm) 289 pages, list of other titles facing the title page. In a limited edition of 1000 copies reserved for subscribers.16 héliogravures hors-text / 16 B&W illustrations tipped in.
Some foxing to front cover , wear to head and tail of spine with minor loss, see images, overall very good and rare with a complete set of illustrations.
Louis (for Jules) Malteste. Born September 14, 1862 in Chartres (Eure-et-Loir) and died January 25, 1928 in Paris. French author, lithographer, designer and illustrator. “He was the brother of Henri Théodore Malteste, known as Malatesta [1870-1920]. He lived and worked in Paris, where he exhibited in 1897 at the Salon des Cent, in 1902 at the Salon of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. the humorous press: The Butter Plate , The Black Cat , I know everything , Readings for all , Who reads laughs , etc. He created posters and postcards. ” He was also published in the journal La Plume in 1897. Malteste used the pseudonym Jacques d’Icy for writing sadomasochistic texts. Illustrator of many books.
Icy, Jacques d’: Suzanne écuyère. Confidences et révélations de la belle Suzanne de X… Sa jeunesse et ses hauts faits dans deux mondes bien différents. Collection des Orties Blanches, Paris 1923. 333 printed pages 1 frontispiece, 11 sanguine illustrations by Louis Malteste. Catalogue at the end of the volume. In original Paper wraps over card covers, printed in red and black, cover and spine. original price of 50 francs on spine.
A very rare clandestine publication from Jean Fort, something of a bibliographical mystery, and not much information out there, I am unable to locate a copy in any library, or any history of this title being auctioned. It may simply be that I do not have adequate reference material, but I am asking for any information anyone has about this title. This edition is a great rarity and even more so with a suite of 16 original illustrations. It is likely that the illustrations are “extra” to the book and may have been commissioned by the original owner, they appear contemporary with the book. Cannot establish this for certain unless another copy turns up with these illustrations.
The appears to be some surface debate about which came first, this edition provisionally dated 1911, although it is not actually dated at all, despite someone having penciled 1911 at the foot of the title page, or the clandestine Carrington English edition dated 1910, which claims to have been translated from the French.
This French edition makes no similar claim to have been translated from the English, so given the confusion (deliberate) created by clandestine publishers, the debate about the chronology may simply be a matter of bibliographers pride.
I hope to be able to provide an update soon, in the meantime enjoy this rarity.
Récits de la Villa Brigitte. Fessées Gaillardes et Authentiques racontées par les membres du club sainte Brigitte, Bibliothèque des Deux Hémisphères [ Jean Fort ], collection Cressida, s.d. [1911?]. 2 Volumes in original neutral paper covers. Title of each volume on spine, pp 139, 155+ table. (19 x 12 cm).16 colour plates (unsigned) tipped in, each plate (excepting the first) are indexed against the appropriate volume, i.e. VB 1, VB 2, along with the page number the image is paired with. The illustrations are more explicit than the usual flagellation themes.
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Originally published as: Tales of Villa Brigitte. Translated from the French by M. A. Oxon, London & Melbourne [Paris], H.-J. Vicar, Sons and Co [ Charles Carrington ], 1910. About the translator, the catalog of the Kinsey Institute indicates: “Identification of translator with Moses William Stainton, who used the same pseudonym is uncertain.”
Another oddity, purchased blind from a dubious web site, however turns out to be quite an interesting item. It is an original edition, lacking a title page, but with 11 of the 12 illustrations hand coloured. I rather like it and I hope you do.
Van Rod, Aimé, Le Dominateur ou L’École des vierges, Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies, v. 1933. Rebound in brown boards, author and title pasted on label on the spine. 22 x 14 cm, 219 pp. Original cover bound in, but lacking title page. Cover illustration and12 illustrations ( 11 hand coloured, 1 on plain paper tipped in) All by Carlo. Numerous chapter headings and cul de lamps. Overall condition is good plus.
Untypical of this illustrator, who normally creates in the extreme bizarre illustrations.However his work is highly collectible and very rare, and I am unable to find a listing for this title anywhere. So i hope you enjoy having sight of this rare item.
Dr. Caufeynon [ Fauconney, Jean ],Avant. Pendant. Après. Hygiène et préservation, suivi d’une étude sur les fonctions et désordres des organes de la virilité, Librairie Artistique et Parisiennes Reunies 1934. (Couverture en couleurs et 4 illustrations de Carlo)
In original colour illustrated paper covers (spine taped). (12 x 18.5 cm), 191 pp .4 hors-texte illustrations on glossy paper, multiple decorative chapter headings.
Jean Fauconney est probablement un médecin français qui a publié divers ouvrages, dans le premier quart du 20e siècle, traitant de phénomènes sexuels variés, sous son patronyme ou sous les pseudonymes du Dr. Caufeynon, du Dr. Eynon, du Dr. Jaf.
