First published in 1805, this immense history is a very documented work on erotic cults. This translation is from the 1885 French edition. The author's enormous researches and lengthy textual matter, and his hundreds of notes and annotations, comprise the most comprehensive guide on the worship of obscene gods and phallic religion.
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First published in 1805, this immense history is a very documented work on erotic cults. This translation is from the 1885 French edition. The author's enormous researches and lengthy textual matter, and his hundreds of notes and annotations, comprise the most comprehensive guide on the worship of obscene gods and phallic religion.
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Near fine. 281pp., Tall 8vo, blue cloth. New York: Panurge Press, 1933. Near fine. Privately Printed translation of this 18th century classic on the history of phallic cults.
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Panurge Press, New York, 1934. Good., Hardcover, Octavo, 280. Not a reprint. Original blue cloth. No dust jacket. 280 pages. Text clean. Spine a little darkened. Former owner's name on flyleaf. Light spotting to cover, especially on hinges. Margins lightly tanned. Silver title and decoration on front. Silver spine title. Privately printed. American Edition, one of 2000 copies. Translated from the French by A. F. N. Packed and shipped with care.
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Good. Some shelf storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Missing dustjacket as pictured. The pages appear unmarked. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
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Very Good+ First American Edition. Hardcover. First published in French In 1805. Nineteen chapters covering phallic cults not only among the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, but also the ancient Hebrews and many Christian sects in different countries. Only 2000 copies have been issued for private collectors of erotica. Boards mildly worn, bumped and soiled, interior clean, evenly toned throughout, else tight, bright, and unmarred. xiii, 281pp. index to note. Dark blue cloth, silver titling. Includes French title page.