CURIOUS PLEASURES. A Gentleman’s Collection of Beastliness. Being a Narrative of Mankin’s Curious and Carnal Deeds and Practices; the Whole Forming a Valuable, Interesting and Instructive Compendium. Most Painstakingly Compiled.
Language: English
Published by Virgin Books, 2007., 2007
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited, Hay on Wye, United KingdomHay Cinema Bookshop Limited
AbeBooks seller since October 17, 2005
Condition: Used
US$ 12.14
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
1st edition. 8vo. viii + 295pp. B/w. illustrations from drawings. Original pictorial red boards lettered in gilt. Very good. ISBN 9781905264131 US$12.
Seller Inventory # 204333
- Title
- CURIOUS PLEASURES. A Gentleman’s Collection of Beastliness. Being a Narrative of Mankin’s Curious and Carnal Deeds and Practices; the Whole Forming a Valuable, Interesting and Instructive Compendium. Most Painstakingly Compiled.
- Author
- Croom, The Revd. Dr. Erasmus St. Jude. (Editor).
- Publisher
- Virgin Books, 2007.
- Publication year
- 2007
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1905264135
- ISBN 13
- 9781905264131
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- LITERATURE
It has been rumored that the finest libraries in Victorian England kept this tome under lock and key, permitting access only to doctors and professors. Scotland yard had a copy in its reference library, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself may have been allowed access to this work. and there are some who claim that this encyclopaedic treasure of erotic pleasures still shocking todaywould cause any woman who gazed upon it to faint.
Rumor or truth? Does it matter? This ironic, tongue-in-cheek look at the naughty sexual practices of Victorian England is at once hilarious and titillating, and as explicit as ever, and includes illustrations in the style of the time. With a design that leaves some wondering whether it isnt indeed straight out of the 1890s, Curious Pleasures is as deliciously decadent as it once might have been.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Details of Rev. Croom’s life remain a mystery. What is certain is that he knew his subject.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited
Hay on Wye, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since October 17, 2005
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 20 business days | 5 to 20 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 26.81 | US$ 26.81 |
Payment methods
- Bank Draft
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Check
- Money Order
Store description
Hay Cinema Bookshop is the longest established of the large bookshops of Hay-on- Wye, the world famous 'Town of Books'. We have c.200,000 antiquarian, secondhand and remaindered titles on 2 floors of the converted cinema. We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. Opening times are 9am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday), 11.30am to 5.30pm (Sunday). Car park for patrons.
Specialty
c. 200, 000 books in all subjects inc.:, Travel & Exploration, Philosophy, Crafts & Design, Transport, Naval & Aviation, History, Science & Natural History, Politics & Economics, Literature, Arts, Religion & Esoterica, MilitarySeller's business information
Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited
Hay Cinema Bookshop, Castle Street
Hay on Wye, United Kingdom HR3 5DF
Terms of sale
Hay Cinema Bookshop Ltd.
Castle Street
Hay on Wye
via Hereford
HR3 5DF
sales@haycinemabookshop.co.uk
01497 820071
01497 821900
Registered in England No. 2335573
VAT 594 272023
Contact Deborah Clark
All books are Octavo in format, in original cloth binding and are in fine or
mint condition, unless otherwise stated. Dustwrappers are present only when
mentioned and assumed to be in very good to mint condition, unless otherwise
stated. Books will be despatched upon receipt of payment. We accept payment by
Sterling Cheque, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB Card.
Shipping terms
Shipping Terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days.
Postage charges: Within the UK from £4.90 for the first book and £1.50 for each subsequent book; Europe from £8.50 and Rest of World from £12.00 per book, depending on the destination; the United States from £19.00. Please contact us for a quotation for multi-volume sets or heavier individual volumes.