The History of Prostitution: Its Extent, Causes and Effects Throughout the World
by Sanger, William W
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About This Item
New York: The Mediclal Publishing Co, 1898. Octavo. 709pp. with numerous editorial notes and an appendix. The history of prostitution around the world from the earliest Egyptian Courtesans to those night houses or street vendors of the late to 19th century. Bound in blue cloth, spine lettering gilt, wear to corners, some rubbing to spine ends and edges. A very good copy.
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 017832
- Title
- The History of Prostitution: Its Extent, Causes and Effects Throughout the World
- Author
- Sanger, William W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Mediclal Publishing Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1898
- Keywords
- Prostitution Medical Disease Blackwell's Island Brothels Courtesans
- Bookseller catalogs
- Social History;
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Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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- Rubbing
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- Octavo
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