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The Garden of Caresses by Toussaint, Franz (trans.) - 1934

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The Garden of Caresses by Toussaint, Franz (trans.) - 1934

The Garden of Caresses

by Toussaint, Franz (trans.)

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(London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1934. Hermes, Gertrude. Octavo. 91pp. From an edition of 275 copies, this is one of approximately twenty-five specially bound as a scarce deluxe edition, with an extra suite of six erotic engravings. Eight copper-engraved chapter headpieces by Gertrude Hermes evoke the sensuousness and rhythm of the text. Translated from the Arabic into French by Franz Toussaint and thence into English by Christopher Sanford. Few areas of rubbing, else a fine, crisp copy in publisher's full vellum, spine and cover gilt-stamped. The extra suite is held in a pocket affixed to the rear board. T.e.g. (Chanticleer 100).
  • Bookseller Bromer Booksellers US (US)
  • Illustrator Hermes, Gertrude
  • Book Condition Used
  • Publisher Golden Cockerel Press
  • Place of Publication (London
  • Date Published 1934

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The Garden of Caresses

by Franz Toussaint [from the Arabic]; Christopher Sandford [trans.]

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London: R Alistair McAlpine, 1970 . First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed/Very Good. 12.5" by 9". William Turnbull. Signed by artist William Turnbull, this is an excellent copy of this limited edition English translation of Arabic poetry. Number thirty-three of one hundred limited edition copies produced, signed by the artist William Turnbull to the title page.The first edition thus of this translation, being the first to feature the illustrations of Scottish artist and sculptor William Turnbull.Translated from the original Arabic by Franz Toussaint, this edition has been 'rendered into English' by Christopher Sandford.Housed in the publisher's original paper covered box. In the publisher's original paper wraps, in paper covered publisher's box. Externally, bright, with a small number of light handling marks to wraps. Two folds of box lid starting, with edges age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed
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