Covina, CA : Collectors Publications , 1966 . Paperback. GOOD PLUS . FIRST U.S. EDITION. This scholarly work by one of France's top modern writers and filmmakers offers readers a "broad philosophical panorama of the whole spectrum of the erotic," starting with prehistoric times and through the artistic eroticism of the ancient Greeks, the orgies of Rome, the Christian era up through the Renaissance and Reformation, and the sexual revolution of the present. 237 pp. with more than 100 black and white photographs and reproductions of erotic art. A bit of light rippling to both covers, first and last few pages of text. Slight thumbing to top and bottom corners. Dime-sized area rubbed out to front cover. A bit of light rubbing, scratching, and soiling to covers, spine. Very light crease to length of fore edge of rear cover. Very light age-tanning and a bit of light soiling to page edges. Light 2 inch by 3 inch spot to rear of front cover. Several very light dime-sized spots to rear of rear cover. Very light tideline to bottom corner of first page. Front hinge started, bottom half of text still solidly attached to spine. Archivally protected.

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Bookseller: The Sensible Magpie (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 65500
Title: A HISTORY OF EROTICISM (translated by Kenneth Anger)
Author: Duca, J. M. Lo
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - GOOD PLUS
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Collectors Publications
Place of Publication: Covina, CA
Date Published: 1966
Keywords: HISTORY OF SEX ; SEX AND CULTURE ; SEX AND PHILOSOPHY ; EROTICISM

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