This Book

An interesting rarity, which as a clandestine title presents something of a puzzle as to publisher, author date and location. However this title does bear some similarities to other titles I have listed previously, in particular, the publishers motif on the title page. 

I will link these titles at the base of this listing under See Also.

Title Page

Parisian Frolics. Translated from the French by the author of The way of a man with a maid. Published by London, For private circulation only, 1896 (1923?).In Original publishers, coloured, floral decorated, French style wraps (Vellum?) over plain card covers, general wear to covers with small tear on back cover see images.

Front Cover

Back Cover

Clandestine volume containing 4 erotic stories, presumably by Adolphe Belot. The bibliographer Peter Mendes suspects that these are manuscripts that were left unpublished by the publisher Carrington. These works were auctioned in Paris in 1923 at auctioneer, Drouot. Duflou or Hirsch could be considered as publishers. The publication date is therefore likely to be around 1923. The rare work can only be found in 3 private collections.  Mendes210

SOME MORE ABOUT MY LITTLE COUSIN

Mme GERMAIN * AT HOME *

HUNTING THE * RAT *

THE * MAIZE PORRIDGE *

This volume contains a selection of four erotic tales. “Some More About My Little Cousin” describes an unusual reunion; “Mme Germain at Home” conducts herself in a way that would surprise her husband; “Hunting the Rat” reveals a strange discovery; and “Maize Porridge” is not the usual breakfast.

  See Also

Books for Trade: Anonymous: A Week-End Visit, by the Author of &The Way of a Man With a Maid & Parisian Frolics &, etc.. LONDON (ND) (1920-1924)

Books for Trade: The Life and Adventures of Father Silas written by himself and now translated from the original French edition (dated 1742) London (Paris) 1907 (1930?)