1932 Merryland by Thomas Stretzer Antique Book 18th Century Erotic Fiction

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1932 Merryland by Thomas Stretzer Antique Book 18th Century Erotic Fiction

1932 Merryland by Thomas Stretzer Antique Book 18th Century Erotic FictionMerrylandBy Thomas StretzerPrivately Issued In New York Robin Hood House 1932Limited Edition - 777 Copies Only"The Merryland books were a genre of English 17th and 18th century erotic fiction in which the female body was described in terms of a topographical metaphor derived from a pun on Maryland. Four of the titles were published by 18th century controversialist Edmund Curll (c. 1675-1747). Other works published by Curll include A New Description of Merryland. Containing a Topographical, Geographical and Natural History of that Country (1740) by Thomas Stretzer (whose name is sometimes given as "Stretser" and of whom nothing is known)."General wear, fading and some edge peeling to covers and spine as shown. There are no inscriptions. Pages with some light age toning but otherwise clean and beautifully presented. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 25cm x 16.5cm x 2cm - 136 Pages
1932 Merryland by Thomas Stretzer Antique Book 18th Century Erotic Fiction

Merryland
By Thomas Stretzer
Privately Issued In New York Robin Hood House 1932
Limited Edition - 777 Copies Only

"The Merryland books were a genre of English 17th and 18th century erotic fiction in which the female body was described in terms of a topographical metaphor derived from a pun on Maryland. Four of the titles were published by 18th century controversialist Edmund Curll (c. 1675-1747). Other works published by Curll include A New Description of Merryland. Containing a Topographical, Geographical and Natural History of that Country (1740) by Thomas Stretzer (whose name is sometimes given as "Stretser" and of whom nothing is known)."

General wear, fading and some edge peeling to covers and spine as shown. There are no inscriptions. Pages with some light age toning but otherwise clean and beautifully presented. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 25cm x 16.5cm x 2cm - 136 Pages

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  • Fiction
  • Literature
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    Condition: Very good
    Binding: Hardcover
    Special Attributes: ["Limited Edition", "Private Press", "Decorated Floral Covers"]
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: General wear, fading and some edge peeling to covers and spine as shown. There are no inscriptions. Pages with some light age toning but otherwise clean and beautifully presented. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: Thomas Stretzer
    Publisher: Privately Issued In New York Robin Hood House
    Year Printed: 1932
    Sub-subject: Erotic Fiction