Published by Société Excelsior c. 1905, Paris, 1905
Seller: Cole & Contreras / Sylvan Cole Gallery, Sitges, B, Spain
First Edition Signed
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF FEMALE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES, printed in the art nouveau style. 64 pp. Profusely illustrated throughout with wood-engravings, including two showing the female reproductive system (one of which displays the proper placement of a diaphragm). Also sponges, falsies, female condoms, chastity belts (for both sexes), lubricants, intimate perfumes, and everything else your daughter will need when you drop her off at college. 12mo. A PRISTINE COPY, EXACTLY AS ISSUED, in the original printed wraps with art nouveau wood-engraved vignettes on both covers. Paper toned but very supple. OF THE GREATEST RARITY: NO COPIES IN WORLDCAT OR ANYWHERE ELSE I LOOKED.