Elena Lo Castro

Humanities & Social Science Books Auction (Quarter-End Sellers' Showcase)

1 vol. in-12 (17.5 x 10.5 cm). xxiv; 428p.; 1 f. bl. (complete). Contemporary full vellum binding, title piece in citron morocco, the two parts indicated on a piece of blue-gray morocco, edges gilt painted blue and red. (No foxing, but leaves uniformly browned).

Original edition. The curious reader will find a multitude of piquant details, the author basing his argument on real judicial cases, a genuine study of manners in the Enlightenment period.

To deepen the subject, read the excellent work by Enora Peronneau Saint-Jalmes: Crimes sexuels et société à la fin de l’Ancien Régime (Perrin 2021).

Fine copy, finely bound.

1 vol. in-12 (17,5 x 10,5 cm). xxiv; 428p.; 1 f. bl. (complet). Reliure de l'époque en plein vélin, pièce de titre en maroquin citron, les 2 parties indiquées sur une pièce de maroquin bleu-gris, tranches cirées peintes en bleu et rouge. (Aucunes rousseurs, mais des feuillets uniformément brunis).

Edition originale. Le lecteur curieux y trouvera une foultitude de détails piquants, l'auteur se basant sur des histoires judiciaires réelles pour illustrer son propos, une véritable étude de moeurs à la période des Lumières.

Pour approfondir le sujet, lire l'excellent ouvrage d'Enora Peronneau Saint-Jalmes: Crimes sexuels et société à la fin de l'Ancien régime (Perrin 2021).

Bel exemplaire finement relié.

Our expert provides this estimate to guide you when you’re bidding. It’s based on expected demand and the unique characteristics of the object, like quality, rarity, or ownership history. We can’t guarantee the object will sell, resell or be appraised for this amount.

[Edition originale] - Traité de l'Adultère - 1778

Erotica - Quantity: 1 - Book

France

verified

Verified

Number of books

Subject

Book title

Author/ Illustrator

Condition

Publication year oldest item

Height

Edition

Width

Language

Original language

Number of pages

Original edition Traité de l'Adultère, first edition, French language, published circa 1778, 428 pages, 17.5 × 10.5 cm, in excellent condition, bound in contemporary full vellum with a citron morocco title piece and blue‑gray morocco panels.

[Edition originale] - Traité de l'Adultère - 1778

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Trustpilot 4.4 | 141475 reviews

Share this object with your friends

Original edition Traité de l'Adultère, first edition, French language, published circa 1778, 428 pages, 17.5 × 10.5 cm, in excellent condition, bound in contemporary full vellum with a citron morocco title piece and blue‑gray morocco panels.

Description from the seller

Details

Similar objects