By J. Jeannel
Paris   J. -B Bailliere et Fils
7" by 5" x, 416, [3pp]
The first edition of this important study of the prostitution industry in French cities during the nineteenth century.
By J. Jeannel

1868 De La Prostitution dans les Grandes Villes au Dix-Neuvième Siècle et de l'Extinction des Maladies Vénériennes

Paris   J. -B Bailliere et Fils
7" by 5" x, 416, [3pp]
The first edition of this important study of the prostitution industry in French cities during the nineteenth century.
£150.00
: 0.5kgs / : 963P56

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First Edition, Leather Binding

The first edition.

In the original French.

A treatise on the sex work industry in large French cities during the nineteenth century, looking into how to eradicate the venereal diseases rampant in the cities.

This is considered to be a first-rate medical treatise, an exhaustive study on the subject.

By Julien-Francois Jeanell, a hygienist and pharmacist. 

Three pages of adverts to the rear.

Condition

In the original quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little faded. Light rubbing to the boards. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots.

Very Good

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