Literature and Poetry

Atlanta: Pendulum Books, 1969 Explicit erotic novel. "Fiery tale of a young girl whose body became a plaything of Civil war Soldiers!". First Edition. Paperback. Fine. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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London (Paris): Privately Printed for the Subsrcibers of the Cosmopolitan Bibliophile Society (Charles Carrington), 1894 Explicit Victorian erotic novel. Limited to 500 copies only. A Charles Carrington publication. Rebound in cloth binding without original wraps, front hinge cracked but holding. (Mendes 129b) Rare.. Second Printing. Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Paris (London): Erotica Biblion Society (Editions Les Jarres), 1908 Translation of the French book "Instruction Libertine" followed by a story attributed to Eugene Field. c.1925 (Pia 764-65/PC 1065/Mendes 14-G). First Thus. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Star, 1986 Erotic novel. Some creasing.. First Thus. Paperback. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Amsterdam: Nederlandsche Keurboekerij, 1969 Erotic novel about a debauched monk. A translation of Le Portier des Chartreux ou Memoires de Saturnin. Dutch text.. First Dutch Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Atlanta: Pendulum Books, 1967 Explicit erotic novel. Nd c.1966/7. Showing some wear.. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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London (Paris): Erotica Biblion Society (Editions Les Jarres), 1961 Explicit English erotic classic from the Victorian era. This Victorian novel tells of the sexual adventures of Jack. Jilted by his beloved Alice, he vows revenge by keeping her in a specially constructed soundproof room. In his soundproof Snuggery, replete with instruments of becoming restraint, Jack introduces Alice and other erstwhile virgins, some more reluctant than others, to an orgiastic splendour they'll never forget. Banned for many years, this novel tells of the dark side of human sexuality. A complete facsimile of the second edition. Nice attractive edition. Pages uncut. Rare in this condition.. First Thus. Paperback. New. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Vienna: Np Erotic typescript novel concerning the confessions from a society of debauched women. bound in plain brown wraps 38p. c.1930s. German text. Probably unique. Part of a collection with a curious provenance. The ms were seized by the Viennese police in the 1930s and sometime after the trial were donated to the Universitats Institut fur Kriminologie in Vienna. From there they passed to the Austrian National Library, through a local bookseller to us.. First Edition. Typescript. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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London: Franklin Publishing, 1968 Erotic novel set among the Harems of the Middle East first published c.1885.. Third Printing. Paperback. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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London: Delectus Books, 1991 A Guide to the Correction of Young Gentlemen was written in 1924 but before it could be published all known copies were seized by England’s Vice Squad and, after a sensational trial, burned by order of the judge, EXCEPT ONE! So said the supposedly reprinted edition of 1991. This was simply not true! The book was, in fact, written by the much-admired writer, Jacqueline Ophir, prior to her forming The Alice Kerr-Sutherland Society as a tribute to the non-existent author! This does not alter the fact that it was and still is an extremely comprehensive ‘Flagellation Cookbook’ detailing the philosophy, equipment and techniques for the successful administration of physical discipline to males by females! Includes over 30 original illustrations. This copy has the first issue d/j.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Grove Press, 1984. The Headmistress of a Victorian finishing school, the exquisitely beautiful Miss Julie, has earned the reputation of providing her girls with "jolly good times." Intimate letters from these tender disciples to families soon reveal, in abundant detail, the nature of the orgiastic fun with Julie, with each other, and with the various young men Julie has gathered about her. These young ladies reveal the depth of their sensuality - and no amount of loving discipline from their relatives and guardians will deter them.. First Thus. Paperback. New. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Paris: Bibliotheque des deux Hemispheres, 1955 c.1950s. French text. Rare.. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Delectus Books, 1995. A fascinating miscellany of relentless spankomania comprising letters, short stories and true accounts. Originally published in New York 1931, Delectus have produced a complete facsimile, with an introduction of Michael R. Goss, complemented by the beautiful art deco line illustrations vividly depicting punishment scenes from the book. Both genders end up with smarting backsides in such stories as The Adventures of Miss Flossie Evans, and, probably the best spanking story ever written, Discipline at Parame, in which a stern and uncompromising disciplinarian brings her two cousins Elsie and Peter to meek and prompt obedience. An earlier section contains eight genuine letters and an essay discussing the various merits of discipline and corporal punishment. "The writing is of the highest quality putting many of the current mass-market publishers to shame, and Delectus into a class of its own." Forum. "An extraordinary collection.as fresh and appealing now as in its days of shady celebrity. especially brilliant.another masterpiece.a collectors treasure." Paddles. "An American S&M classic." The Bookseller. "Sophisticated.handsomely printed.classy illustrations. beautifully bound." Desire. "For anyone who delights in the roguish elegance of Victorian erotica.this book is highly recommended." Lust. "A cracking good read." Mayfair.. Signed by Publisher. First U.K. Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Illus. by Francis Heuber. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Delectus Books, 1995. SPECIAL PRICE FOR DECEMBER ONLY! A Parisian gentleman of position and wealth begins a romantic liaison with Anna, a poor, but voluptuous young woman, and falls wholly under her spell. Her power is complete. There is no doubt or hesitation in its wielding. Completely enchanted we watch George descend into his own private oblivion. He is powerless to resist. The greater the cruelty and humiliation, the deeper his submission becomes. His passion to obey becomes his obsession. The perversity of Anna's nature with its absolute domination over him ultimately culminates in a tragic ending. Includes an introduction by Michael R. Goss. "But, my child, you don't seem to understand what a Mistress is. For instance: your child your favourite daughter might be dying and I should send you to the Bastille to get me a twopenny trinket. You would go, you would obey! Do you understand?" - "Yes!" he murmured, so pale and troubled that he could scarcely breathe. "And you will do everything I wish?" - "Everything, darling Mistress! Everything! I swear it to you!" Sordid, gripping, extreme, highly unhygienic fun." Fiesta. "Anna is one hell of a woman, and The Mistress and the Slave is an S/M classic." Screw. "Another delectable classic for collectors of decadent erotica.it possesses an elegance rare in today's erotic prose." Desire. Compelling.another gem to excite." KPPT. "Sadistic & unpleasant." Headpress. "Powerful and explicit." Lust. "Imperious humiliation" Fetish Times. Ex-shop copy showing some wear.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Paris: Chez Tous Les Marchands De Nouveautes, 1883. Erotic novel attributed to Jean Charles Gervaise de Latouche, author of Portier de Chartreux. c.1890s.Two volumes bound in one with original front wrap bound in at rear. No copy of this edition in the Private Case. (Rose 1961/ Hayn-Got. III 582./ Gay-L. III 147 / Kearney 242f). First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket, as Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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London: Luxor Press, 1971. Two infamous and brilliant erotic tales. The first featuring a virile young man and a rapacious lesbian in a very unusual menage a trois, the second features a young girl's subjection to warped, incestuous lust, from the Charles Carrington original of 1910. Introduction by John Frederic Savage.. First Thus. Paperback. New. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Amsterdam: Uitgeverij 't Winkeltje, 1969 Erotic novel. Dutch text. c.1970s.. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Star Distributors, 1981 Explicit gay pulp novel. Part of the "Gaytimes" series.. First Edition. Paperback. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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London: Hutchinson & Co. c.1930s. Hinges cracked, spine frayed and splitting boards marked.. First Edition. Cloth. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: The Erotic Library, 1997 A Victorian erotic novel.. First Thus. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Paris: Editions Nilsson, 1932 Anthology of quotes from 18th.c. libertines with 4 delightful coloured illustrations, part of the "Les Pensees illustrees" series. French text.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Los Angeles: Holloway House, 1966 Erotic flagellation novel set in the south during the American Civil War. From Carrington Edition 1899. Introduction by Paul J. Gillette. Some creasing to Spine. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Malvern: The Tantivy Press, 1946 Limited to 1000 copies.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Grove Press, 1968 American edition of an English Victorian erotic classic.. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Grove Press, 1983. Explicit erotic novel in which Lesley makes a strange dream-like journey to a beautiful summer villa in Florville. There she submits herself to an absolute master, surrendering to his most perverse sexual demands and, with the lashes from his whip, leading her to the ultimate excitement of slavery and submission. In the same vein, if not superior, to the classic The Story of O by Pauline Reage.. First Edition. Paperback. New. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Paris: Chez Tous Les Libraires Erotic novel. French text. Decorations printed in red and black. c.1890. Spine worn, chip to lower corner.. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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New York: Grove Press, 1969 Classic Victorian novel of female domination and enforced cross dressing.. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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London: Headline, 1991 Erotic novel.. Second Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Grove Press, 1979 American edition of an English Victorian erotic classic.. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Montreal: G. Lebaucher Erotic novel about a debauched monk. French text. (Private Case 805). First Edition. Cloth. Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Ridderkerk: Uitgeverij Kerco, 1969 Erotic flagellation novel set in the south during the American Civil War. Dutch text.. First Dutch Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Paris: En Sorbonne Pour L'esbaudissement des Escholiers, 1930. Rare and important two volume set of a unique collection of bawdy student and army songs. Edited by Edmond Dardenne Bernard. French text. Covers showing wear. Rare.. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Paris (?): Np c.1920s. Plain covers, first page repaired with clear tape. French text.. First Edition. Paperback. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Bruxelles: Np Erotic novel. Probably one of the many publications of Eric Losfeld who published numerous erotic books under fake imprints during this time. nd c.1950s. Rebound. French text. (Dutel 2393). First Edition. Cloth. Good/No Jacket as Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Ware: Wordsworth Classics, 1995. An English Victorian erotic classic. Crease to cover.. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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New York: Grove Press, 1968 Erotic novel first published in 1902. Some creasing to spine.. First US Edition. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Paris: Chez Tous Les Libraires, 1890 Erotic novel. French text. Plain wraps.. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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London: The Odyssey Press, 1970 Erotic flagellation novel set in the south during the American Civil War. From the Charles Carrington edition 1899. Introduction by Donald Thomas.. First Thus. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Mount Vernon, NY: Peter Pauper Press, 1952 Collection of bawdy verse.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Henry R. Martin. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Paris (?): Np, 1950 Eve is an ambitious actress who will sleep with anyone to get to the top including a gross agent who embuggers her, and a group sex party where everything goes. Explicit, well written erotic novel set in London and New York. Clandestinely published. Np nd c.late 1950s.. First Thus. Paperback. New. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Paris (New York): Privately Printed, 1933 The story of a Russian serf girl compiled from contemporary documents in the Russian Police files and private archives of Russian libraries. Rare American erotic novel illustrated, with 6 explicit drawings. Published January 1933 hand numbered limited edition 181/800. Some wear to spine and wraps, with some loss of spine. The supposed author was a well known film producer, responsible for a series of good low-budget horror movies in the 1940’s by such directors as Robert Wise, Mark Robson and Jacques Tourneur.. First Edition. Paperback. Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Star, 1985 Excerpts from Victorian erotic novels.. First Thus. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Paris: Editions Nilsson, 1932 Anthology of quotes from 18th.c. libertines with 4 delightful coloured illustrations, part of the "Les Pensees illustrees" series. French text.. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Amsterdam: Uitgeverij De Arbeiderspers, 1969 Classic female domination novel. A translation of Harriet Marwood, Governess by Gerrit Komrij. Dutch text. Some wear.. First Dutch Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Paris: Le Terrain Vague, 1966 'Psycho-erotic' account of a secular convent sister, translated into French from the German. French text.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Germany: Np, 1910 c.1960s. Erotic novel about elegant Berlin woman who enjoys life to the full. Facsimile of an original german novel from 1910. German text. (Polunbi 152-10). First Thus. Paperback. New. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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New York: Grove Press, 1985. Victorian erotic novel featuring a haughty French courtesan who is whipped into love and obedience. First published by Charles Carrington in Paris in 1899.. First Thus. Paperback. New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Star, 1986 An English Victorian erotic classic.. Reprint. Paperback. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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London: The Libra Collection, 1970 Erotic flagellation novel set in the south during the American Civil War. From the Charles Carrington edition 1899. Introduction by Donald Thomas.. First Thus. Cloth. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Imre Hofbauer. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Marlborough: Venus Classics, 1994 Three explicit Victorian/Edwardian erotic novels in one volume.. First Thus. Hard Cover. New/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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