Books for Sale: Starbine, James, Gisèle et Pierrette ou Les Esclaves d’Island Castle, Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies, ill, Georges Topfer (Gaston Smit) Paris, 1932

October 7, 2024October 25, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

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Another bookcase find, this one a hard research and my most reliable resource for these books “Bibliocuriosa”, shows this title only under “Artist”, it does reference another title which appears to be a companion to this one that being “Starbine, James, Les Captives de l’Île-sans-nom, Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies, 1932”. Neither title has a current sales listing worldwide. Which emphasises, that outside of personal collections no one has seen this book for some considerable time. So this places some importance of the purpose of this site, which is to record in some detail these marginal titles, which otherwise would be lost for good, barring a short paragraph in some bibliographical reference from people who had not seen, held or opened the book.

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Translated quote from Bibliocuriosa.com

The world of the publication of erotic works in the first half of the 20th century was complicated by the proliferation of publishers’ names used for the publication (and republication) of similar works (whose titles or even pseudonyms could vary).

Librairie Artistique is also known by the following names, which sometimes combine two different names: Artistic and “Fin de siècle” Bookstore, Artistic and Medical Bookstore, Artistic and Medical Bookstore and Parisian Editions reunited, Artistic and Parisian Bookstore reunited, Artistic Bookstore and Parisian Publishing united, etc.

Some of the first publications made at the Librairie Artistique bore the address: 13, rue Thérèse, Paris. We find at the same address the publications “Fin de siècle” (Library, Newspaper, Bookshop of the twentieth century). Some publications clearly indicate the collaboration of the two publishers by the mention: Librairie Artistique et du “Fin de siècle” réunies (1914). Moreover, some publications made at the Librairie Artistique (c. 1910) were first published at the Bibliothèque du journal “Fin de siècle” (c. 1900 or earlier) and some even bear the mention Bibliothèque Artistique et du Fin de siècle (c. 1910) as the name of the publisher in addition to the name Librairie Artistique. We find two names of publishers associated with this period: P. Bergès and F. Pierre (Librairie Artistique and “Fin de siècle”).

From the 1920s onwards, we find only the name of the publisher Paul Brenet associated with the Librairie Artistique and its variants, at 66, boulevard Magenta. This address is also found on publications made at the Édition Parisienne at the beginning of the twentieth century.

To complicate matters further, it is not uncommon for the same book to have more than one publisher mention: a reissue may retain the original title page while changing the cover or vice versa. It is therefore sometimes quite complicated to establish a publication date with certainty. By comparing the appearance of the books (cover, font used, style of the thumbnails, illustrations, etc.), we can at least give an approximate date of publication that we hope will be as close as possible to reality.

We only mention below the works that specifically bear the mention Librairie Artistique on their cover or title page and not all those that could be attributed to this publisher. Civic address: Librairie Artistique (and its variants), 13, rue Thérèse (before 1906) and (after 1906) 66, boulevard Magenta. Paris.

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Starbine, James: Gisèle et Pierrette ou Les Esclaves d’Island Castle, Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies, 1932. Imp Dardaillon Saint-Denis July 1932. Six illustrations. Georges Topfer (Gaston Smit).
Rebound in black cloth boards title and author in gilt on spine. Original, colour illustrated paper covers preserved, 6 full page illustrations, and as tends to be the case with this publisher multiple decorated page headings and in text illustrations. Very good well preserved copy of a cheaply produced title.

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Many of the in text illustrations are also signed Topfer

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Books for Sale: Virgans, Jean de, Flagellées, Librairie Franco-Anglaise, 6 illustrations. G. Smit. G Topfer. Paris n.d.1920

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Another foray into my bookcase seeking titles not previously listed, this one, published by Librarie Franco-Anglaise, a publisher whose books tend not to fare too well, as if not rebound they are likely to perish because of poor paper quality, This particular title is preserved in a very nice binding, and has a very pleasant tactile, size and feeling. You can’t get that on the internet, Perhaps the simplest description of the internet:-

“It totally lacks feelings.”

Librairie Franco-Anglaise. French publisher who was active in Paris c. 1910 until 1935. Some editions add the following publisher name(s): Legrand and Chevallier or M. Legrand alone (after 1919). Many of the publications of the Librairie Franco-Anglaise were first published at the Librairie du Temple.

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Bibliocuriosa Librairie_du_Temple

Gaston Smit, also known under the pseudonyms Georges Topfer and James Barclay, is an illustrator about whom little is known. We assume that his real name is Gaston Smit since it is under this name that he illustrated passionate novels for the publisher Albin Michel. Smit is best known for his sadomasochistic illustrations for the following publishers: Amateur-Biblio, Curio, l’Édition Parisienne, Éditions P. Brenet, Éditions Prima, Éditions Jean Fort, Librairie Artistique, Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies and Librairie Franco-Anglaise. This artist, possibly French, was active mainly from 1919 to 1933. It is not excluded that he may have published illustrations in newspapers or magazines earlier, but we have not found any trace of this.

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Virgans, Jean de, Flagellées, Librairie Franco-Anglaise, 1920. 6 illustrations. G. Smit G Topfer. Imprimerie Bossiere, Saint-Armand, Cher. 265 pages, (iv) adverts. Rebound in Half brown leather on dappled pink boards, author, title and elaborate panel in gilt on spine original illustrated paper covers preserved, very good condition.

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Books for Sale: Liane Laure; Confidences égarées Collection de Orties Blanches, 16 heliogravures by Dagy (Daniel Girard), Paris 1932

October 6, 2024October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

Jean Fort was a prolific producer of erotica, under a variety of imprints, his Collection des Orties Blanches (White Nettles), was specifically dedicated to sado- masochistic story lines. Fort produced a very large number of titles under this imprint, between 1920-1939, illustrated by various artists.

Revisiting old sub collections and attempting to link them together also exploring my bookcase to locate items never listed and there are a lot of them, so a brief foray back into the confusion surrounding the various publishers and artists of the burgeoning French flagellation scene, a genre that had remained fairly safe from state interference until the 1950’s, at which time many formally openly published titles were subject to multiple prosecutions (as was this title). My investigations have concluded, that from the 1890’s onwards publishers like Carrington were issuing massive amounts of flagellation titles, but the majority of the ones published , clandestinely were heavy end pornography with flagellation and punishment as an integral part of the story line, very few of these were illustrated. However French language language editions of the same title were expunged of the sexual content but were often profusely illustrated.

A large number of French publishers started producing profuse numbers of illustrated flagellation , spanking stories from around 1900, and although originally pretty tame, as we head into the 20’s and 30’s more sexual content was appearing and in the run in to WWII, some of the publishers appear to have been in open competition to be the most extreme in violent sexual content, interestingly a significant proportion of this was focused on female domination or FEM/DOM as it came to be known. Much of this activity was generated by business empires that included sex shops selling fetish wear and bondage gear alongside books magazines and other paraphernalia. For more detailed information I recommend Les éditions du Couvre -Fue, edited by Christrophe Bier, éditions Astarté -Paris, 2013.

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Confidences égarées
Liane Laure; Confidences égarées, Collection de Orties Blanches, 16 heliogravures by Dagy (Daniel Girard), Paris 1932, 79, rue de Vaugirard (Dijon, impr. de Darantière), November1932. In-8 (25.5 cm), 280 pp. In original publishers printed paper wraps over plain card covers (showing age toning and spotting. Internally, contents are clean and bright, complete with 16 heliogravures signed Dagy , a unique copy in that 5 of the 16 illustrations have been hand coloured, each of which has a loose protective guard inserted.

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The Charles Carrington Collection: (Jean de Villiot) Eaux-fortes pour l’illustration de Étude sur la Flagellation en France & en Angleterre au point de vue médical et historique. Paris, Charles Carrington, 1898.

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This extremely rare and beautiful complete set of illustrations, were something of a challenge. Originally I though they referred to a specific title which I couldn’t locate, because of the 1898 date, however research took me to the only titles ” Etude sur la “Flagellation”, and as the 1901 edition is fully and splendidly illustrated these must belong to the unillustrated 1899 edition. I have both editions, but cannot locate any reference to these illustrations in the actual books. So I assume that Guacamole who was wrong about the number of engravings, appears to be correct in saying they were only offered to subscribers who purchased the book:-

ÉTUDE SUR LA FLAGELLATION A TRAVERS LE MONDE
Aux points de vue historique, médical, religieux, domestique et conjugal, avec un exposé documentaire de la flagellation dans les écoles anglaises et les prisons militaires. Paris: Charles Carrington, 1899. 15.24cm. x 23.50cm. xii + 509pp. Printed by Bouillant in a limited edition of 575 copies of which 25 are on Japon, 50 are on Whatman and 500 are on Hollande [copy seen]. Chapter and tail pieces.

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CARRINGTON – (Jean de Villiot)
Eaux-fortes pour l’illustration de Étude sur la Flagellation en France & en Angleterre au point de vue médical et historique. Paris, Charles Carrington, 1898. 28.5 x 19.5 cm. Original plain portfolio – on the inside a leaf has been pasted with title and index with the titles of the seven etchings. An inner envelope contains 7 illustrations in four states, (28 in all), etching-engravings on loose sheets of handmade paper, uncut. Portfolio a bit worn, ties gone, envelope browned, but etchings in excellent condition. First Edition. These seven illustrations , according to the printed leaf, were only for sale for those who had bought Étude sur la flagellation. A second leaf pasted at the inside of the envelope advertises the Carrington title Sophie Arnould. Mentioned (but probably not seen) by Pia on col. 429.

According to Guacamole (Charles Carrington (1867-1921). Bibliographie eines Verlags. Berlin, 2005), this publication (nr. 236 in his list) should comprise the 7 illustrations in three states. But he was wrong:-

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The engravings

La fustigation de Théroigne de Méricourt

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La Marquise de Rozen et Madame du Barry

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Flagellation de la Dame de Liancour

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Le Chevalier de Boufflers fouetté par ordre d’une noble Dame

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Vengeance du Chevalier (Poéme: << Les Représailles >>)

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Une Verge pour l’autre (tiré des Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles)

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Scéne de Pénitence Religieuse

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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, 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]

Bookcase Archives : Van Rod, Aimé, Asmodée, Visites fantastiques au pays du fouet. Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies. Paris 1922. Illustrated by G.Topfer

April 1, 2021October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

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Although normally cheaply produced , titles in this series enjoy profuse illustrations and this is no exception.

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Van Rod, Aimé, Asmodée, Visites fantastiques au pays du fouet. Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies. Paris 1922. Illustrated by G.Topfer
in original illustrated publishers card covers printed in red and blue. Illustrated cover, 1 frontispiece, 3 full page and many in-text illustrations in B&W, 4 color illustrations.223 pages. Certainly an obscure title and rare in original covers, a very nice copy only marred by light sporadic spotting throughout.

As mentioned elsewhere, the majority of flagellation novels avoided prosecution at the time they were published, only to become the focus of prosecution in the 1950’s.
Bécourt 75: Sentenced by the 10th Chamber Seine Correctional Court on 8 May 1950 and then by the Paris Court of Appeal 10th Chamber on 27 October 1953; sentenced by the 17th Chamber Correctional Court of the Seine on November 25, 1953 and by the Paris Court of Appeal 10th Chamber on June 9, 1954.

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Books for Trade: La Beuque, Jean de: Femmes et Corsaires, Amateur-Biblio, Paris,1931. Illustrations by G. Topfer.

Bookcase Archive: Liane Delorys, L’Écrin du rubis ou Les Délices des dessous, Au Cabinet du Livre [ Jean Fort ], 1939.

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This Book

Very pleased to be able to list this one, it is in wonderful condition but best of all offers more illustrations by the incomparable “Herric” ( Chéri Hérouard).

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Liane Delorys, L’Écrin du rubis ou Les Délices des dessous, Au Cabinet du Livre [ Jean Fort ], 1939. In original publishers cream coloured card wraps, printed in red and black, 21 x 14 cm, Printed by E. Taffard, Bordeux 1939, 217 pages, with 10 illustrations in heliogravure by “Herric” ( Chéri Hérouard). Superb copy.

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Books for Trade: Matée par le Fouet: Jean Martinet, . Cover and 12 , superb engraved plates by Herric .Éditions Prima, {1930 }

Bookcase Archive: Lord Kidrodstock: Éducation anglaise, Discipline du corset, des gants, des bottines, etc., etc. (Under Kid-Government), Édition Parisienne [ Roberts & Dardaillon ] Paris, 1908.

February 5, 2021October 11, 2024 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

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An extremely rare title which is an early example of fetish dressing and cross dressing, stunningly illustrated by Del Giglio.

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Kidrodstock, Lord Éducation anglaise, Discipline du corset, des gants, des bottines, etc., etc. (Under Kid-Government), Édition Parisienne [ Roberts & Dardaillon ] Paris, 1908. Del Giglio, M.10 B&W photogravures, head and tail pieces. 264 pages + 3 pages of adverts. Number 684/750. Rebound lacking original covers, but otherwise complete and in very good condition.
The subtitle “Under Kid Government” can be translated as: under the rule of the kid; “kid leather” is frequently used in the 19th and early 20th century to make gloves and other accessories. The fetishism of boots and gloves of “iced kid” is common in the sadomasochistic literature of this period.
Magnificent editions of this book became rare and one of the first (in 1908) to deal with fetishism and forced cross-dressing or feminization. Superb heliogravures by Del Giglio
Bécourt 28: Sentenced by the 17th Chamber Seine Correctional Court on November 25, 1953 and then by the Paris Court of Appeal 10th Chamber on June 9, 1954. The entry wrongly indicates Kio Rostock as the author.

BNF: Arsenal 4- RN- 15111, Tolbiac RES P- Y2- 472 (unavailable: absence found).

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Books for Trade: Van Rod, Aimé: Les Humiliations de Miss Madge; Édition Parisienne [ Roberts & Dardaillon ].Paris 1912.

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Books for Sale: Max Daniel: La Pécheresse passionnée. Collection des Orties blanches, Paris, 1926.

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Another flagellation title, this one a small volume sparsely illustrated , but very nicely done by Louis Malteste. A rare find this one and now just a few years short of its one hundredth birthday.

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Max Daniel: La Pécheresse passionnée. Collection des Orties blanches, Paris, 1926. In-8 (22,5 x 13 cm).147 pages, Imprimerie Darantière à Dijon.Préface de Jacques d’Icy. Avec 4 hors texte par Louis Malteste, reproduits en héliogravure.
Bécourt 60: Sentenced the 17th Chamber Seine Correctional Court on November 25, 1953 and then by the Paris Court of Appeal 10th Chamber on June 9, 1954.

This Book: In original, publishers paper covers printed in red and black, original price of 40 francs on spine, general wear to edges and splitting at head and tail of spine (without loss), covers slightly grubby, contents clean and complete.

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Books for Trade: Donavan Kipps: Dolly Morton Collection des Orties Blanches, illustrated by Louis Malteste , Paris 1917

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Books for Sale: Chanrosay, Georges de: L’Homme à la cravache, Éditions Modernes, (Collection des Bouleaux Blancs) 1935

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Chanrosay, Georges de [parfois écrit Georges de Chanrosey]
L’Homme à la cravache et Le Clan des Callipyges. Roman vécu révélant les dessous ignorés de la haute société, Éditions Modernes, (Collection des Bouleaux Blancs) 1935. 253 pages + 3 pages of adverts. 12 B&W illustrations by Whips, G. [parfois identifié par le pseudonyme W. Floger ], pseudonyme de Bernard, Édouard. In original Publishers card covers printed in red and black, General wear to covers, contents shaken but complete.

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Books for Trade: A.W. Flogger, Les Confidences d’un Baronnet (Lady Buttock). Traduction et adaption du manuscrit original intitulé Flogger Papers , Collection des Orties Blanches, illustrated by Jim Black, Paris n.d. (1929)

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Books for Sale: Starbine, James, Gisèle et Pierrette ou Les Esclaves d’Island Castle, Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies, ill, Georges Topfer (Gaston Smit) Paris, 1932

Books for Sale: Virgans, Jean de, Flagellées, Librairie Franco-Anglaise, 6 illustrations. G. Smit. G Topfer. Paris n.d.1920

Books for Sale: Liane Laure; Confidences égarées Collection de Orties Blanches, 16 heliogravures by Dagy (Daniel Girard), Paris 1932

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The Charles Carrington Collection: (Jean de Villiot) Eaux-fortes pour l’illustration de Étude sur la Flagellation en France & en Angleterre au point de vue médical et historique. Paris, Charles Carrington, 1898.

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

Bookcase Archives : Van Rod, Aimé, Asmodée, Visites fantastiques au pays du fouet. Librairie Artistique et Édition Parisienne réunies. Paris 1922. Illustrated by G.Topfer

Bookcase Archive: Liane Delorys, L’Écrin du rubis ou Les Délices des dessous, Au Cabinet du Livre [ Jean Fort ], 1939.

Bookcase Archive: Lord Kidrodstock: Éducation anglaise, Discipline du corset, des gants, des bottines, etc., etc. (Under Kid-Government), Édition Parisienne [ Roberts & Dardaillon ] Paris, 1908.

Books for Sale: Max Daniel: La Pécheresse passionnée. Collection des Orties blanches, Paris, 1926.

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Books for Sale: Chanrosay, Georges de: L’Homme à la cravache, Éditions Modernes, (Collection des Bouleaux Blancs) 1935

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