Gynecocracy- A Narrative of the Adventures and Psychological Experiences of Julian Robinson (afterwards Viscount Ladywood) under Petty-Coat Rule" Written By Himself
by Robinson, Julian (pseud.)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
Paris and Rotterdam, 1893. Three volumes handsomely bound in dark blue cloth with black leather at spine and tips, gilt titles and rules, 5 raised bands, top edges gilt, half-titles. Overall Near Fine, all three vols. scant rubbing at the tips, Vol. I bottom corners of 2 of the blank rear endpages unevenly clipped, Vol. II first signature a bit loose, all 3 Vols. with single "Duplicate" stamp to an endpage, this set having recently been deacquisitioned by the Kinsey Institute Library, although no other library markings or indications. RARE as a complete set and in such lovely condition. A classic of Victorian erotic fiction, "pettycoating", sometimes called "pinaforing", involves the dressing of a young boy in girls clothing as a form of punishment, which was usually administered by an older woman.. Cloth and Leather. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004174
- Title
- Gynecocracy- A Narrative of the Adventures and Psychological Experiences of Julian Robinson (afterwards Viscount Ladywood) under Petty-Coat Rule" Written By Himself
- Author
- Robinson, Julian (pseud.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Place of Publication
- Paris and Rotterdam
- Date Published
- 1893
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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