Books For Sale: Thomas Nash: The Choise of Valentines, or The Merie Ballad of Nash his Dildo.Edited by John S. Farmer. London: [Privately Printed for Subscribers Only] 1899

September 24, 2024October 25, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

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Something of an oddity, but a rare and interesting thing in its own right. This is a reissue of a very rare early erotic verse and apparently the first detailed description of what a dildo is and its potential uses, in English.

My thanks to Patrick Kearney for the bibliographical description For details about the editor of of this and many other weird and wonderful titles-John S Farmer- see link at base of this listing.

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1899 – The Choise of Valentines, or The Merie Ballad of Nash
his Dildo. [From MSS. Copies in the Inner Temple (Petyt
MS. 538, Vol. 43, f. viii., 295 b, circa 1680) and Bodleian
(Rawl. MS. Poet 216, leaves 96-106, circa 1610-20) Librar
ies] Edited by John S. Farmer. London: [Privately Printed
for Subscribers Only] 1899. 4to.
Vol. 2 of the Choice Reprints of Scarce Books and MSS series

I what I believe to be its original black boards with title in gilt on spine, a very pleasing binding. A 1899, reprint of the rare erotic broadside by Thomas Nash. This book is an odd construction, consisting of-Half title-blank verso-Title page-blank verso-Numbered vii-xii-blank verso-Main Text-numbered 1-23-blank verso- The Epilogue-blank verso- followed by some 20 blank pages. This peculiarity is reference at the foot of the Epilogue. Presumably done to make the item into a proper book, the text is complete and nothing is missing. Although some copies appear to lack the Epilogue.

Footnote to Epilogue

Despite some foxing throughout this is a very good copy of a rare item.

Introduction

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One of some 20 blank pages

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Books for Sale: Jacqueline de Lansay (Johanes Gros), Les délices libertines. Roman inédit. Moncontour, au bonheur des dames. n.d. [Maurice Duflou, circa 1937].

September 22, 2024October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

Another curiosity that I have posted before however this second edition has Colour illustrations ( at least most of them are)., I was aware of the edition but had never seen it, and knowing that a complete one, if it could be found would likely be beyond my means, I was fortunate to find this copy and although it lacks 5 of the original 14 illustrations, I have had the 1935 First edition which had the full set of illustrations but in mono. Therefore I have combined the two listings and where the illustrations below appear in mono, the challenge is for anyone who has copies of them in colour can donate them in jpeg format around 2meg. I credit any contribution in the listing as a donation by donors name if appropriate

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A very nice clandestine erotica from the 1930’s.

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Jacqueline de Lansay (Johanes Gros), Les délices libertines. Roman inédit. Moncontour, au bonheur des dames. n.d. [Maurice Duflou, circa 1937]. 149 pp, (15×22 cm), Bound with original front cover in a simple contemporary hardcover with title to spine gilt. 149, (3) pp.8vo.Erotic novelette in French, not a pretty copy and not complete but with with 9 (of 14) outstanding illustrations hors-texte, finely printed in color, with the initials D.D. plus numerous fine erotic vignettes printed in red. On Lafuma paper. Number 18 of 450 numbered copies, first edition with colour illustrations

Nice print job, decorated chapter headings and capitals, erotic vignettes as chapter endings. Johanes Gros, published under the pseudonym Jacqueline de Lansay, illustrated with 9(of 14) signed free etchings of the monogram DD.

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Bookcase Archive: Gamiani Clandestine Edition, No Date, No Publisher, No place. (Likely Paris) (1920-1930)

September 15, 2024October 17, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

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The book is rebound in half leather (spine and corners) on dark marbled boards. Title in gilt embossed horizontally, with embossed decorations, gold bands ( significant wear to raised band)s. Fairly obviously with no information whatsoever within the book itself it is not possible to accurately reference to any Gamiani bibliographical information.

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Gamiani Frontispiece

Gamiani, Clandestine Edition, No Date, No Publisher, No place. ( Paris)(1920-1930)Printed on good quality paper with strong clear text, Original Illustrated covers preserved, 112 pages of text, with main illustrations in black and red, and small vignettes and chapter headings and endings in mono.

The book does have an introduction which appears to focus on the historical and social history of the origin of Gamiani and the circumstances under which it was written. It goes on to outline the early publications and critiques some particular editions especially the illustrated copies, and finishes up giving an outline of the story. It does not appear to reference or name the origin of the particular edition it contained . It is possible that this introduction was lifted from another source. My best reference for dating is the design of the the small in text figures which have a very distinctive, ” flapper” feel to them hence my guess at 1920-1930. The only reference that is close, is all but useless:-GAMIANI [S.I.: n.p., n.d., c.1930].8vo. 112pp. Printed on velin. 5 illustrations.(Dutel: 1646.)

The illustrations appear to be signed either P.S or P.J.

Your assistance would be gratefully received if you have any knowledge at all about this title.

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Books for trade: Alfred de Musset, Gamiani ou Deux Nuits d;Excès, Clandestine edition Published by Aux dépens des deux cent cinquante amis de lépoque romantique. S.d. [vers 1950]

Charles Carrington Collection: 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)

September 15, 2024November 18, 2024 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

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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.

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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.

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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.

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?)

Books for Sale: Verville, François Béroalde de, Le Moyen de Parvenir, Published by Genève, Aux Dépens des quelques amateurs., 1921

September 14, 2024October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

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Le Moyen de Parvenir. Limited, edition.

Verville, François Béroalde de (1556 ?1626)

Published by Geneva, Aux Dépens des quelques amateurs., 1921

Artist Maurice de Becque, under the pseudonym of Maurice Attys,

In original publishers illustrated paper wraps, limited edition 155/249 copies sur velin. Very fresh copy profusely illustrated with 26 full page beautifully executed, colour illustration pus 75, cul de lamps and decorative pieces in ochre. Very good plus condition. Rare in this condition in original paper covers. Dutel, n°2015:

The illustrations in “Le Moyen de Parvenir” are quite notable. This edition, published in 1921, features artwork by Maurice d’Attys. His illustrations are known for their intricate detail and artistic flair, capturing the essence of the tales with a blend of realism and whimsy. Each illustration complements the narrative, adding a visual dimension that enhances the reader’s experience.

Maurice d’Attys was an accomplished artist, and his work in this publication is a testament to his skill in bringing literary scenes to life. The illustrations often depict key moments from the tales, providing a visual anchor that helps to immerse readers in the story.

Le Moyen de Parvenir

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Charles Carrington Collection: Jean de Villiot: La Maison de la Verveine, Illustrations de MARTIN VAN MAELE et EMILE MAS, PARIS, LIBRAIRIE DES BIBLIOPHILES PARISIENS,1904.

January 19, 2021October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

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Another Carrington, this one clandestine under his Librarie des Bibliophiles imprint. Altogether a lavish production with red borders to each page and profusely illustrated.

Bibliographical information courtesy of Sheryl Straight.

https://www.eroticabibliophile.com/publishers_carrington_m_o.php

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Van Maele 1

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Limitation

Charles Carrington Collection: Weird Women; The Crimson Curtain; Happiness in Crime; A Dinner of Atheists; A Woman’sVengeance. Translated from the French of Barbey d’Aurevilly. With Eight Wood Engravings. London. Privately Printed. For the Lutetian Bibliophiles’ Society, (Charles Carrington). MCM. (1900)

Bookcase Archive: RESTIF DE LA BRETONNE, Nicolas Edme (RETIF DE LA BRETONNE): LA DUCHESSE OU LA FEMME SYLPHIDE . Edité par Aux dépens de quelques bibliophiles, s.d. (1948), 1948

December 19, 2020October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

A rather beautiful and rare clandestine title, very little research material on this one, and the only other copy that I can locate is one for sale elsewhere, in which the description is a mass of confusing detail, leaving unclear which part of the small limitation the book in question belongs to, however from that listing it appears that the sanguine illustrations are without the so called artists remarks, therefore it is not in the smaller limitations and therefore must be, a copy from the general run. A detail of the limitation page would have clarified this matter. Dutel lists it at No. 1441, in his “Bibliographie des ouvrages érotiques publiés clandestinement en français entre 1920 et 1970”. No credit as to artist or publisher.

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LA DUCHESSE OU LA FEMME SYLPHIDE
RESTIF DE LA BRETONNE, Nicolas Edme (RETIF DE LA BRETONNE).
Edité par Aux dépens de quelques bibliophiles, s.d. (1948).

Rebound in luxury boards, in red leather over marbled boards, author, title and erotic motif in gilt on spine, binding is stamped (signed) in gilt “N. Corréaud”. The original covers are bound in. 122 +2 pages, + 4 plates refused for the the edition, + limitation page. (23.5 x 28.5 in binding) This copy being number 38 in the limitation 21-50, containing 20 colour illustration (one of these in text) and 24 in sanguine including the 4 refused, all of which bear the artists remarque, a small illustration embellishing each of the sanguine plates. There is some rubbing to the binding at the front edge. some minor spotting at the endpapers, and light finger marking on illustration pages.

All the main illustration are in facing pairs each pair being one in sanguine and one in colour of the same scene. However listed here as individual, one above the other. The scans were achieved with a Czur overhead scanner which allows for open book scanning, with software that corrects curvature and separates facing pages, I would not be able to present the book without this device as it is too large for flatbed scanning.

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Bookcase Archive: SIRE DE CHAMBLEY (Edmond HARAUCOURT), La Légende des Sexes. Poèmes hystériques. Bruxelles, Pour l’auteur, (vers 1923)

November 25, 2020October 19, 2024 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

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Something of an oddity, but nevertheless an interesting edition of this title originally published in 1882(3), this 1923 clandestine edition, is accompanied by a suite of 16 illustrations specific to this edition by Nicolas Sternberg, and a selection of illustrations from earlier editions, 5 by Van Maele, from the Carrington edition of 1908, a frontispiece by Rops from the 1921 edition and 5 by Bayros, from a source I cannot identify. This book differs from other copies in that the illustrations are hand coloured. Altogether a rare and interesting edition of this erotica.

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SIRE DE CHAMBLEY (Edmond HARAUCOURT), La Légende des Sexes. Poèmes hystériques. Bruxelles, Pour l’auteur, (vers 1923). In-4, 143-(3) pp. et (27) planches libres, broché (manque de papier en tête du dos). Tirage limité à 380 exemplaires, ici un des 350 Hollande vergé (non justifié). Complet des 27 planches érotiques d’après Félicien Rops, Martin Van Maele, Nicolas Sternberg et Franz Von Bayros, dont 24 coloriées à la main et une dont le coloris n’est pas fini. * Dutel 1840.

This Book: In original publishers card covers printed in blue and black (28.5 x 19 cm)143-(3) pp. and (27) loose illustrations, paperback (lack of paper at the head of the spine). Draw limited to 380 copies, here one of the 350 Holland (unjustified). Complete with the 27 erotic plates after Félicien Rops(1), Martin Van Maele(5), Nicolas Sternberg(16) and Franz Von Bayros(5), including 24 hand-coloured and one whose colour is not finished. Dutel 1840.

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Books For trade: Guillaume, APOLLINAIRE: Les Onze Mille Verges : les amours d’un hospodar, Edité par Bruxelles (1942)

Bookcase Archives: MUSSET, Alfred de, Gamiani, ou Deux nuits d’excès, Paris: Pour les Amis de l’époque romantique ( Duflou)[1924].

November 24, 2020October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

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Another clandestine publication, by Maurice Duflou, this a reissue of the original edition, of Gamiani. despite being referred to as mono, in the limitation the, illustrations do have some light colouration, another oddity is that all of the 12 facsimile illustrations have significant foxing which does not appear elsewhere in the text. I cannot explain this. This copy is enhanced with 2 extra illustrations , one in colour and the other in pencil and lightly hand coloured, with a signature that I cannot identify. As usual I have presented the illustrations in the order they appear in the book.

Bibliographical information is courtesy of Patrick Kearney.

http://scissors-and-paste.net/pdf/Duflou.pdf

Limitation and Title Page

MUSSET, Alfred de, supposed author. – Gamiani, ou Deux nuits d’excès, par A.D.M. Réimpression conforme au texte original ornée des douze gravures de Dévéria et Grévedon. Paris: Pour les Amis de l’époque romantique [1924]. 4to. pp. 86. Twelve plates ‘en héliogravure’ reproduced from the lithographs of the original 1833 edition. (29 x 23 cm) Limited to 320 copies, this being Number 69. Pages 5-18 contain a Notice bibliographique signed ‘Helpey’[Louis Perceau] and the Preface the 3rd. edition, Amsterdam, 1864, comprising an extract of the Mémoires de la comtesse de C*** [Elisabeth Céleste Venard,comtesse Lionel de Chabrillon] on the author of Gamiani, who is generally thought to have been Alfred de Musset. [Bibliothèque Nationale: Enfer 934.]

This Book: In original publishers covers, pagination as above, enhanced with 2 additional illustrations, the 12 facsimiles have significant spotting (see images), overall condition is good and the book is complete, effectively a book within a book, a very pleasing and rare edition of this classic erotica.

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Charles Carrington Collection:Thais | Translated from the French of Anatole France. LONDON , CHARLES CARRINGTON, 1901. Illustrations by Martin Van Maele.

November 2, 2020October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

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As a rolling tribute to my good friend Michael Neal, who sadly passed away on October 21st. I am continuing with my promise to catalogue all the Charles Carrington titles from our combined collections. This particular title is one from Michaels collection and a wonderful example of a working book that has been read and bears the signs of wear with pride. An absolute treat to handle, great size and weight, printed on heavy hand made Van Gelder paper, beautiful print job and fabulous Van Maele illustrations, always at his best when there is room for his marvellous monsters.

Thaïs is a novel by French writer Anatole France, published in 1890 and considered one of his best works. It is based on events in the life of Saint Thaïs of Egypt, a legendary convert to Christianity who is said to have lived in the 4th century. In the story, Paphnuce, an ascetic hermit of the Egyptian desert, journeys to Alexandria to find Thais, the libertine beauty whom he knew as a youth. Masquerading as a dandy, he is able to speak with her about eternity; surprisingly he succeeds in converting her to Christianity. Yet on their return to the desert he becomes fascinated with her former life. She enters a convent to repent of her sins. He cannot forget the pull of her famous beauty, and becomes confused about the values of life. Later, as she is dying and can only see heaven opening before her, he comes to her side and tells her that her faith is an illusion, and that he loves her.

Anatole France (François-Anatole Thibault 1844-1924) was a French poet, journalist, and novelist. He was a successful novelist, with several best-sellers. Ironic and sceptical, he was considered in his day the ideal French man of letters. He was a member of the Académie Française, and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature “in recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized as they are by a nobility of style, a profound human sympathy, grace, and a true Gallic temperament”. France is also widely believed to be the model for narrator Marcel’s literary idol Bergotte in Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time.

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THAIS | TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH | OF | ANATOLE FRANCE | [quotation] | LONDON | CHARLES CARRINGTON | 1901 | All rights reserved
8vo. 304pp. Limited edition of 500 copies on hand-made paper watermarked Van Gelder. Frontispiece + 20 engravings by Martin van Maele done in shades of black and brown; with tissue guards. 6″x9″, x+304pp, hardbound, blue moire silk boards with blind stamped borders, gilt titles on spine, deckled edges, Van Gelder hand-made paper, beautiful tipped-in illustrations protected by tissue guard and printed in combination of black & brown ink, good condition, bumping to corners, some sunning to spine, slight foxing to prelims, interior pages clean.

(Kinsey: 843.7 F815 t3E 1901. The Satyrical Drawings of Martin van Maele; Cythera Press, 1970. Private collection.)Description
Thais, Anatole France, trans. Robert B. Douglas, illus. by Martin van Maële (Charles Carrington, London, 1901 [first English translation, first edition, limited edition, one of 500])

The First English translation of France’s adaptation of the Golden Legend tale. Originally published in Paris by Calmann-Lévy, 1890; and again by Romagnol in 1900, with illustrations by Lauren, in a limited edition of 300 copies [Forbidden Books, p.29]. Anatole France is a pseudonym used by Jacques Anatole Thibault.

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Books For Sale: Thomas Nash: The Choise of Valentines, or The Merie Ballad of Nash his Dildo.Edited by John S. Farmer. London: [Privately Printed for Subscribers Only] 1899

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Bookcase Archive: Gamiani Clandestine Edition, No Date, No Publisher, No place. (Likely Paris) (1920-1930)

Charles Carrington Collection: 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)

Books for Sale: Verville, François Béroalde de, Le Moyen de Parvenir, Published by Genève, Aux Dépens des quelques amateurs., 1921

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Charles Carrington Collection: Jean de Villiot: La Maison de la Verveine, Illustrations de MARTIN VAN MAELE et EMILE MAS, PARIS, LIBRAIRIE DES BIBLIOPHILES PARISIENS,1904.

Bookcase Archives: MUSSET, Alfred de, Gamiani, ou Deux nuits d’excès, Paris: Pour les Amis de l’époque romantique ( Duflou)[1924].

Charles Carrington Collection:Thais | Translated from the French of Anatole France. LONDON , CHARLES CARRINGTON, 1901. Illustrations by Martin Van Maele.