A very peculiar little book with woodcut “tres-libre”, illustrations, the only other book I can think of with that distinction, is the , Mahlon Blaine illustrated “Amish Love”, which I have previously listed, and is linked at the bottom of this page. That title has other similarities to this one, in that they are both produced on very odd paper which is off colour (brown) and I wonder if this was to give a rustic feel?
This title is quite fragile and the images were a challenge to scan, but I have done my best and I hope you enjoy them.
Les Vies Paralleles
Janbir (psued) Les Vies Parelleles, Pilou n.d 1955 with
10 bois originoux by C.Taureau ,small 8vo (18,8×12) paperback, 158pp, 1ff, printed in black yellow cover… Clandestine pornographic novel, published in the mid-50s by Eric Losfeld. Fun text on sexual adventures caused by an advert. Dutel (II-2620) classifies this title in a group of texts “sometimes attributed to Eric Losfeld” adding that they “are of the same style in Cerise.” It has the distinction of being illustrated with woodcuts, little used technique for clandestine romances. [Dutel 2620.]
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Yet another clandestine title by the indomitable, Losfeld
As always this title is available for trade against my Paris Olympia Press wants.
Fouetteuses
In original Blue printed paper wraps, States Nimègue (1927), but is a clandestine imprint by Losfeld of 1955 No Author, No Publisher. 8vo. pp. 110. 10 illustrations, with half title and title page , a very nice print job produced in a very small number, pages with text are uncut , so an unread copy in very good near fine condition, this is an entirely clandestine imprint, illustrated in this copy with 10 full page illustrations bound in ( single illustrations to each end of the book and 4 in pairs throughout ) of an explicit nature. An item of significant interest to the serious erotic bibliophile. Dutel lists this edition as having 9 illustrations. Originally published (clandestinely), by Duringe in 1901, at that time the author Momas was using the pseudonym “TRIX”, the original edition was prosecuted in 1914.This edition was prosecuted in 1957
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Another clandestine production from Losfeld, and again an uncredited artist.
As always this title is available for trade against my Paris Olympia Press wants
Note, the head and tail-piece decorations and those between the illustrations are not from this book.
Sexes en Folie
[DUNAN, Renée.] Gina Terval. – [Les Caprices du Sexe] Sexes en Folie. Roman. Sous le signe d’Eros [c. 1955]. 8vo. pp. 109. Six illustrations. [Bibliothèque Nationale: 8-Y2-90000(1425). – Dutel, 2398.] Les Caprices du Sexe, the original title of this work, was first published by Maurice Duflou in 1928.
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A return to the 1950’s and the late clandestine titles produced by the prolific Eric Losfeld, many of these titles are still available and present a reasonable, collecting opportunity, my suspicion is that many were originally unsold and were subsequently stockpiled by enterprising French dealers, who feed them out slowly into the market, prices are increasing for these titles, but you can still find copies quite regularly on eBay.
for more detail see Pat Kearney’s Scissors and Paste website.
PLEASE NOTE:THE BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES AT THE HEAD AND FOOT AND THOSE BETWEEN THE RED IMAGES ARE NOT FROM THIS BOOK.
Le Serail Royal
BELLE LETTY, La. En Souvenir d’Isidore Liseux [c. 1955]. 8vo. pp. 132. [Dutel, 1098.]A reprint of a work originally published in 1898 at Amsterdam by Auguste Brancart. It was one of two erotic novels issued under the collective title ‘Le Serail Royal.’ The second novel was called Histoire de Rosy
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Another Clandestine title from Frances Flores which compliments the 4 others previously listed on this site.
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Les Débordements de Michou
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Brussels, 1956 [Toulouse, Francis Flores] ,in sheets, 151 pages + 16 sepia photogravures, tipped in, printed on tinted paper.In Original printed card covers. Published in a limited edition of 800 copies on vellum. This is a rewrite of the “Roman de la Luxure” which appeared for the first time in 1903 (Dutel). Book condemned for the first time 20 March 1957. Although the artist who illustrated this volume remains mystery, it is likely the same artist that illustrated “Ambre la Précoce”, Which was issued by the same publisher on the same date. Reference: Dutel, bibliography of erotic works published clandestinely in French between 1920 and 1970, No. 1350.
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Another clandestine title from Francis Flores. A much rarer and more controversial title than the others previously listed, very scarce with all of the illustrations.
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AMBRE LA PRÉCOCE
Brussels [Toulouse, Francis Flores, circa 1956] 1 volume in-8 (19 x 14 cm), rebound in black boards, title in gilt on the spine. 10 illustrations in photogravure printed on white card stock.Issued in a limited edition of 800 numbered copies (see scan) Ref: Dutel, bibliography of erotic works published in French between 1920 and 1970, No. 972.Book condemned for the first time on January 3 1957. Pia, 22. Bnf,Enfer, 1558, which has an incomplete copy.
Although all illustrations are present in this copy there is one illustration that it is not possible to display.Therefore 9 illustrations are presented here.
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Yet another clandestine Losfeld title only previously presented in list form. Here with the illustrations.
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Le Temple des Ivresses
FOLLYROSES, Guy de. – Le Temple des Ivresses.Collection des Lits Clos [c. 1955]. 8vo. pp. 142. Six illustrations in red, all pages of text are within a red border of chain links (see title page). [Dutel, 2488.] Prosecuted in March 1961.Originally published (without illustrations) by Lits Clots, J. Mézerette, Paris, 1939
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Another clandestine publication from the prolific Mr Losfeld, previously only presented in list form, but here with all the illustrations. I cannot locate any reference to this title being prosecuted, therefore I would be grateful if anyone has any information regarding that.
This title is available for trade against my Paris Olympia Press wants.
Des Filles et des Hommes
STARCANTE. [ Claude SEIGNOLLE,.] Des Filles et des Hommes,Hong Kong. [1959]. Losfeld. Original printed wrappers. 20 erotic illustrations.( 22 in this copy illustrations (2 duplicates bound in together) .. 4to. Unpaginated, but pp. [248]. [Bibliothèque Nationale: 1538. Dutel, 1374.] In original Printed card covers complete with 22 illustrations bound in, altogether in very good condition now rare in any condition.
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Another clandestine Losfeld title, previously only presented in list form, but here with all the illustrations.
This title is available for trade against my Paris Olympia Press wants.
SAINT-LUC, Vicomtesse de, pseud. – Ma Vie Conjugale. En souvenir de Isidore Liseux [c. 1955]. 8vo. pp. 151. Twelve illustrations. [Bibliothèque Nationale: 8-Y2-90000(1130). – Dutel, 1876.] Prosecuted in December 1957. In original soft card wraps, in sheets, wear to cover some creasing , but complete with all illustrations. A reprint of a work originally published at Amsterdam in 1893 by Auguste Brancart, under the title Autour du Mariage de Paulette.
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