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Eighteenth-Century British Erotica, Set II. Volumes 1-5
by Pettit, Alexander & Patrick Spedding; Barchas, Janine
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1851967702
- ISBN 13
- 9781851967704
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: Pickering & Chatto - Routledge. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 1851967702 . Xxvii, 523; xiv, 343; xviii, 396; xviii, 415; xxiii, 424 page. Index in last volumes, notes. Occasional b/w illustrations. Octavo. Handsome dark red cloth with navy/gilt spine title. Very minor wear, clean and tight, very nice copies. Heavy for international shipping. Comprises a variety of topics, from prostitution to flatulence, and paints a picture of the real and imaginative worlds inhabited by the people of eighteenth-century Britain. This title features a volume dedicated to homosexuality. It is intended for students of eighteenth century culture, queer theory, history of sexuality and book history. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2072 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11413
- Title
- Eighteenth-Century British Erotica, Set II. Volumes 1-5
- Author
- Pettit, Alexander & Patrick Spedding; Barchas, Janine
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1851967702
- ISBN 13
- 9781851967704
- Publisher
- Pickering & Chatto - Routledge
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- 1851967702, Erotica, Harlots, Strumpets, Whores, Virgins, Sex, Burlesque, Love, Homosexuality
- Bookseller catalogs
- History:United Kingdom; Women's Studies; Erotica;
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About the Seller
Leaf and Stone Books
Biblio member since 2005
Toronto, Ontario
About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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