Books for Trade: Diana Slip, Lingeries Libertines, No 1 September 1933. 9 Rue Richepanse Paris

May 26, 2017 / Steve M. / 3 Comments

Having stated quite clearly in my past post that I would be henceforth focusing on my Paris Olympia Press collection, unless of course something really interesting comes along, well something did!

This took an age to scan in but it was a pleasure, this extremely rare and rather lovely lingerie catalogue, is the first in Lingeries Libertines series, although I have no idea how many were actually produced. In part this item interests me because of the association, with the Vidal publishing and fashion empire, and in particular connections to editions Couvre-Feu et al. But although I have no idea which images belong to which photographer I know some are Brassai, and therefore there is a link to my Paris Olympia Press collection as Henry Millers ” Quiet days in Clichy” which, although published in 1956, is illustrated with Brassai photographs from the 1930’s.

Before I forget to mention this is an actual magazine in my collection, and it is available for trade against my ever-diminishing Paris Olympia Press wants, so find me some items that can be located under my Books Wanted listings and you could own the real thing.

So here for your enjoyment are the entire contents of this beautiful photographic memoir of the decadent 1930’s, “The Golden Age of Erotica”

Chairs et Dentelles E.Klem a Portfolio of 20 images. Or in this case 5 of the 20.

May 13, 2017May 13, 2017 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

Continuing my fascination with this artist, I purchased this incomplete set last year on e-bay, happy to do so for the wonderful original lithographs, but also because of the original case for them, which I hoped might contain some evidence of the publisher, alas this was not so. The seller had dated them around 1940, which is too late.

Given the subject matter I suspect that this is work for the Diana Slip lingerie range which places it from between 1933-1938. The publisher may well be one of the Vidal group, but this portfolio does not appear within the bibliography. The artist was producing erotic work for Editions d’Antin, and Diana Slip is named as the author of “Princesse Cravache”, also illustrated by this artist and published by d’Antin.

Eugene Klementieff, was a famous artist/ designer, illustrator who used the signature, E.Klem, or just E.K, or sometimes no signature for his erotic works, however his style is so distinctive that it is not usually too hard to identify his work.

So to the images, sadly only 5 of the 20 called for, they are not uncommon on the web, but are often only reproduced in black and white, therefore I hope you enjoy them in their glorious colour versions. If anyone has images of the other lithographs in the set (colour), I would be very happy to add them to this listing.

Books for Trade:Claude Arno, Gourmandises Libertines, Éditions du Couvre-Feu, s.d. Illustrations by Chamy. n.d.(1932)

February 10, 2016 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

Another oddity from , Éditions du Couvre-Feu, this I suspect relates a tale of lesbian love, and from the illustrations alone appears to involve a lot of taking off of clothes , and then well, putting them back on again, then sitting around and chatting. The heroine appears to have gone off of her rather effeminate looking lover, preferring a lusty brunette as her paramour. From the scans it looks as though the images may have been copied from paintings, or at least from a colour version.

My copy appears to vary from the two listed below, as it does not have an illustrated cover. The description as always, taken from Les Éditions du Couvre -Feu, by éditions Astarté 2013. where it appears on page 153

Gourmandises Libertines,

Claude Arno, Gourmandises Libertines, Éditions du Couvre-Feu, s.d. Illustrations by Chamy. n.d.(1932), 215 pages, 16 illustrations hors-texte by Chamy. Imprimerie spéciale Éditions du Couvre-Feu, 17 rue Castagnary Paris.

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The illustrations

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Books for Trade: : Serge de Fontanges.Voluptés Féminines.Le Jardin d’Éros , 6 rue de Tracy.Paris (2e) s.d (circa 1935)

February 9, 2016 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

Having, rather rashly declared that I would not be posting anymore of these titles, I found another, and despite the fact that no one other than myself appears to be interested in these books, I have generously decided to share it with you anyway. This is an oddity, looks to be an amateur photographer who has had to use the lottery to find his models, and at one point looks to have been reduced to convincing his Mum to flash her knickers in the back garden.

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 157

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Serge de Fontanges.Voluptés Féminines.Le Jardin d’Éros , 6 rue de Tracy.Paris (2e) s.d (circa 1935), 162 pages, cover and six monochrome plates.

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The illustrations

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G.Maindouce,Sous La Jupe:

GAMIANI , edite par une groupe des

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

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

January 2, 2016February 10, 2020 / Steve M. / Leave a comment

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 149

Title Page

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.

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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

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

December 19, 2015May 12, 2017 / Steve M. / 5 Comments

Having earlier posted the 1936 edition bearing the same title, I am very pleased to post the 1933 edition, the similarity between the two starts and ends with the title, this edition is basically an advertising booklet, the “Suggestive” illustrations exist only in the catalogues at the start and end of the book, and the text appears to consist of excerpts from other publications. I think this is a marvellous item and I hope you will agree, I have set it out in the sequence of the contents,the illustrations, for the advertisements are small, and I have (in most cases), set out the full page followed by an “exploded image of the illustration. The image above at the head of this post is taken from the first page of adverts and is my favourite piece in the book and I have used it to space the images in the following. The insert below is from “Les Editions du Couvre-Feu” published by editions Astarte in 2013. P156

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 that book.

Additional information can be found at BiblioCuriosa.

Bibliocuriosa Sous La Jupe

Sous La Jupe

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

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G.Maindouce,Sous La Jupe: Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy, Paris (2e) n.d (1936?)

Maindouce, La Belle Polissonne ou le Délicieux Écart :

Title Page

Followed by 58 pages of text and extracts from Voluptés Infernales,La Belle Polissone, Les Passions de Giséle and l’Ardente Tutelle.

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j-van-styk-epouvantes-voluptueuses

Books for Trade: Maindouce, La Belle Polissonne ou le Délicieux Écart : Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy, Paris (2e) n.d (1934)

December 10, 2015November 13, 2017 / Steve M. / 5 Comments

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.

This edition appears to comply with the description as given below except that my copy has a frontispiece and 16 illustrations as opposed to the 14 noted in the entry taken from: “Les éditions du Couvre-Feu”,éditions Astarté , 2013; page 149-

No photographers appear to be credited in the book, but it seems likely that some of the more exotic lingerie images may originate with “Diana Slip” Lingerie Catalogues, so there is a possibility that some images may be by Brassai

La Belle Polissonne

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Maindouce. La Belle Polissone, ou Le Délicieux Écart. Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy Paris (2e) n.d. (1934). 121 pages, with cover photograph in colour, and a frontispiece and 16 full page photographs in monochrome on glossy paper.

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Cover

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Frontispiece

The illustrations

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G.Maindouce,Sous La Jupe:

Books for Trade:Renée Camera [Renée Dunan], Sans Pudeur, Éditions du Couvre-Feu, s.d. Illustrations by Valti. n.d.

December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 / Steve M. / 1 Comment

A very fragile and I suspect rare, Éditions du Couvre-Feu, title, the only reference I can find is via Bibliocuriosa, where the accreditation to Renée Dunan is to be found along with a note that this title was also published by Éditions de Lutéce in 1931, the address of that press was 33 rue Pixérécourt Paris, which is also the address of the printer of this edition.

Sans Pudeur

Renée Camera [Renée Dunan], Sans Pudeur, Éditions du Couvre-Feu, s.d. Illustrations by Valti. n.d. 123 pages with illustrated cover, half, title and title page, illustrations in text and 12 illustrations hors-texte.

Half Title

Title Page

In Text

The illustrations

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Books for Trade: G.Maindouce,Sous La Jupe: Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy, Paris (2e) n.d (1936?)

December 1, 2015May 12, 2017 / Steve M. / 6 Comments

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.

I must admit to a degree of confusion over exactly which edition this is although it appears to conform to the second description below, taken from: “Les éditions du Couvre-Feu”,éditions Astarté , 2013; page 156-

Additional information can be found at BiblioCuriosa, which notes the error on the dust wrapper and cover of the book which as in this copy has the word “sujestives”, replaced in subsequent editions by “suggestives”.

Sous La Jupe

I am also unclear as to whether the photographs referenced in the 1933 edition as being by Roger Schall and BrassaÏ, are included in this edition, or if not who the photographer(s) were?

PLEASE NOTE: THE IMAGES ARE AS THEY APPEAR IN THE BOOK, MANY ARE POSTAGE STAMP SIZED

Sous La Jupe

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G Maindouce. Sous La Jupe. illustré, Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy Paris (2e) n.d. (1936?). Nombrueses illustrations sujestives. 116 pages including photographic plates on glossy paper. Single page advertisement for “Les Yeux Indescrets, as Vient de Paraitre (Just been Published)

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Dedication

Paris Olympia Press

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Editions Couvre-Feu

Books for Trade: Diana Slip, Lingeries Libertines, No 1 September 1933. 9 Rue Richepanse Paris

Chairs et Dentelles E.Klem a Portfolio of 20 images. Or in this case 5 of the 20.

Books for Trade:Claude Arno, Gourmandises Libertines, Éditions du Couvre-Feu, s.d. Illustrations by Chamy. n.d.(1932)

Gourmandises Libertines,

Cover

Spine

The illustrations

Books for Trade: : Serge de Fontanges.Voluptés Féminines.Le Jardin d’Éros , 6 rue de Tracy.Paris (2e) s.d (circa 1935)

Cover

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

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

Sous La Jupe

Books for Trade: Maindouce, La Belle Polissonne ou le Délicieux Écart : Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy, Paris (2e) n.d (1934)

La Belle Polissonne

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Books for Trade:Renée Camera [Renée Dunan], Sans Pudeur, Éditions du Couvre-Feu, s.d. Illustrations by Valti. n.d.

Sans Pudeur

Half Title

Title Page

In Text

The illustrations

Books for Trade: G.Maindouce,Sous La Jupe: Les Editions du Couvre-Feu, 8 Rue de Tracy, Paris (2e) n.d (1936?)

Sous La Jupe

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