The Secret Cabinet of History Peeped Into by a Doctor
Paris: Charles Carrington, 1897. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus. Item #010315
8vo.,x(2)239, vi(1), [4 pp. ads]. Beautiful First and only Edition in English of this book of somewhat gruesome essays on the unusual medical conditions of notable and royal personages of the time. A British ex-pat, the publisher, Chrles Carrington, was notorious for producing legitimate literary works to mask his activities making erotica and pornography. Bound in publisher's navy blue cloth with decorative blind-stamped borders and title in gilt on spine. This is the Trade Edition printed on "Van Gelder azure hand-made paper". There was a De Luxe Edition of 30 copies printed on "Real Imperial Japan Paper". Square, tight and clean throughout with minor rubbing to surface and edges. Tiny tear at the bottom front hinge. Neat ownership inscription on front paste-down. A sharp collectable copy.
Price: $110.00