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Les Civilises
AU$800.00 Read MoreAdd to cartClaude Farrere; Henri Le Riche
Paris: Librairie de la Collection des Dix, 1926.French colonizers indulge in fornication, opium, and general debauchery in late 19th century Saigon (then French Cochincina, modern day Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). One of 200 numbered copies of Arches vellum (of a total edition of 300), bound with the original wrappers.
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Le Malheureux Petit Voyage
Read MoreGabriel Soulages; Umberto Brunelleschi
Paris: L’Estampe Moderne, 1926.The Unhappy Little Journey, or the Miserable End of Madame de Conflans, Princess of La Marsaille, Reported by Marie-Toinon Cerisette, Her Faithful and Devoted Servant. The first novel by French writer Gabriel Soulaes (1876-1930), and the first edition with romantically erotic illustrations by Italian painter Umberto Brunelleschi. The 27 pochoir illustrations are finely executed, the colour bursting from the page. One of 20 hors commerce copies identical to the standard edition of 434 copies from a total edition of 500 copies, of which this is number VIII, bound in an elegant blue full leather binding with the original wrappers front panel (with pochoir illustration) and spine bound in.
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The Insects of Australia and New Zealand
AU$300.00 Read MoreAdd to cartR. J. Tillyard
Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1926.This comprehensive work on Australian and New Zealand insects was intended primarily as a text book for students of entomology, as well as being an informative text for those with a general interest in insects. It outlines generally the classification and morphology of insects before elaborating on more detailed accounts of the separate insect orders. This landmark book was the standard work on Australasian entomology for more than fifty years. Tillyard’s collections and descriptions of insect life had made him a world figure in Entomology. This copy finely rebound in full leather.
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Der Kokainismus: Geschichte / Pathologie Medizinische und behordliche Bekampfung
AU$350.00 Read MoreAdd to cartHans W. Maier
Leipzig: George Thieme, 1926.A professor at the University of Zurich, Maier conducted investigations into the clinical and therapeutic effects of cocaine on users, which included pioneering work on hallucinations and paranoia during his time working at the clinic of Dr. Bleuler. Includes geographical, physiological, and historical background of coca and cocaine along with a comprehensive bibliography. A major work on the subject especially with regard to the history and development of cocaine dependence.
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Der Fliegende Mensch: Gymnastische Sprungubungen
AU$55.00 Read MoreAdd to cartA. Glucker
Oldenburg: Gerhard Stalling, 1926.Authored by German gymnastics teacher August Glucker (1895-1975) the text provides instruction to reach new heights in frolicking. 26 beautiful examples of fine jumping and exquisite aerial repose are contained at the rear. A brilliant example of athleticism for the gymnast, dancer, or anyone interested in the human form.