8 vols of Classical Erotica from Rarity Press

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Title: Eight volumes of Classical Erotica from the Rarity Press
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Rarity Press
Date Published: 1930-1932
Description:

8 volumes. All but one volume variously illustrated in color and black and white. (8vo) 23.3x15.2 cm (9¼x6"), cloth lettered in gilt and silver gilt, in publisher's jackets.

An excellent selection of erotic classical works in translation from the early 1930s, all but 'Natural Philosophy' illustrated, comprising:
Adlington, William, translator. The Golden Asse of Lucius Apuleus. Illustrated by Jean de Bosschere. 1931.
Boccaccio, Giovanni. Amorous Fiammetta. Translated by Edward Hutton. 1931.
Lindsay, Jack, editor. The Complete Works of Gaius Petronius...Comprising the Satyricon and Poems. Illustrated by Norman Lindsay. 1932.
Juvenal. Woman, A Satire. Illustrated by R.B. Brook-Greaves. 1932.
Lucian. The Mimes of the Courtesans. Illustrated by Charles Cullen. 1931.
Voltaire. Zadig and Other Romances. Illustrated by Henry Keen. 1931.
May, J. Lewis. The Love Books of Ovid. Illustrated by Jean de Bosschere. 1930.
Pound, Ezra, translator. The Natural Philosophy of Love by Remy de Gourmont. 1931.Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply.
Condition Report: Jackets toned and variously worn, some chipping and tears; varying degrees of minor wear to cloth; some tender hinges, occasional foxing; very good.