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ACKERLEY, J.R E M Forster.A Portrait 28pp. Memoir by Forster's longtime friend. John Lehmann's penned signature on front endpaper. Very good in green wrappers, sunned at edges and a little bumping to front corner London (1970). 60

ACKERLEY, J.R. Hindoo Holiday—An Indian Journal The amusing story of the author's service to an Indian Maharajah. Very good in brown boards, wear to head of spine, boards a bit rubbed with some light stains.Inked stamp of Norman Douglas on pastedown. London (1932) 100

ACKERLEY, J.R. We Think the World of You A very good copy of this authobiographical novel in very good jacket, slight rubbing to rear cover, a few foredge spots. London: The Bodley Head (1960) 45

ACOSTA, Mercedes de Here Lies the Heart Autobiography of the writer and contemporary of Garbo and Dietrich. Very good in very good jacket, minor edgewear. Inscribed by the author (in two colors) in the year of publication. Numerous illustrations New York (1960). 200

ACTON, Harold Four Cautionary Tales These Chinese tales were translated by Acton, with a preface by Arthur Waley. This copy is inscribed by Acton on front endpaper. Very good, very good jacket. London: John Lehmann (1947) 85

Acton, Harold Memoirs of an Aesthete Signature of Joanna Burnett on endpaper. Long very warm inscription by the author on dedication page. Some yellowing and light foxing, binding is a little loose. London: Hamish Hamilton (1984) 60

ACTON, Harold Oxford Poetry 1924 This undergraduate review edited by Acton and Peter Quennell with contributions by Graham Greene, Brain Howard and many others. Very good in baords, owner's inscription, bookplate on endpaper New York (1925). 45

Acton, Harold Three Extraordinary Ambassadors London: Thames and Hudson 10

ACTUEL NOVAPRESS (Fritz the Cat) L'Ecole qui Pue Crumb "la mort de Fritz"; the dark side of Marseilles Paris: Janvier 1973) #27 75

Adair, Gilbert Love and Death on Long Island London: Minerva, 1991 10

ADLARD, John Yeat's Stenbock The magazine contains an essay on Stenbock, presaging the author's later biographical work. Also an essay on Montague Summers by Brocard Sewell. Fine in wrappers. Aylesford: The Aylesford Review (Summer, 1966) 20

AGA KHAN, Sadruggin Thirty Two Drawings by Gustave Klimt from the Collection of HRH the Aga Khan Klimt's erotic drawings, with prices realized. Very good in wrappers. Sotheby Park Bernet: New York (1979) 30

AGATE, James (Wilde, Oscar) Cecil Baton, illus Oscar Wilde and the Theatre From the series (this is #3) published by The Masque- a lovely example with numerous paltes and illustrations (many by Cecil Beaton). London: Curtain Press (1947). 23pp 30

Airey, Stephen Messer Rondo and Other Stories by Gay Men London: Gay Men's Press, 1983 15

ALCIBIADE. Pallavacini, Ferrante [Rocco, Antonio] Alcibiade Enfant a l'Ecole A French edition of this controversial text, considered almost a treatise in disguise on sodomy." (Ashbee at 24.) This edition is unacknowledged in the literature and quite uncommon. Very good in original paper wrappers. Uncommon." Bruxelles: Chez l'Ancien Pierre Marteau (1891). 120pp 525

ALCIBIADES. Mader, D Alcibiades the Schoolboy The first English translation of this classic homoerotic text. One of fifty numbered copies bound in maroon buckram with an erotic frontispiece. Extensive notes and bibliographical essay. Fine as issued. Amsterdam (2000). 120pp. 65

ALDINGTON, Richard Last Straws A story involving two war veterans set in France. One of 200 special signed and numbered copies. Very good in green fabric boards, a little dulled, cold stamping on cover a little dulled Paris: Hours Press (1930). 150

Aldington, Richard Lawrence of Arabia: A Biographical Enquiry Minor foxing to jacket and endpaper. London: Collins 25

Aldington, Richard Medallions One of a limited edition of 500 copies. Spine sunned and minor browning to endpaper. London: Chatto and Windus, 1930 10

ALDINGTON, Richard Pinorman A portrait of the longtime friends, Pino Orioli and Norman Douglas. Very good in very good jacket, minor edgewear, bookplate London (1954). 30

ALDINGTON, Richard The Eaten Heart The fourth book of Nancy Cunard's distinguished press. One of 200 signed and numbered copies, very good in handmade paper over boards, some edgewear, spine dulled Hours Press (1929). 150

ALEJANDRO, Ramon Pure Perte A collection of extremely homoerotic images by one of Cuba's best expatriate artists. One of 700 copies of the regular edition, with an original highly erotic drawing on the half-title page. A lovely copy in original wrappers, with light edgewear and occasional small stains on endpapers. Fata Morgana (1974) 350

ALIBERT, François-Paul Marsyas ou la Justice d'Apollon An early work by this gay writer much admired by André Gide. One of 300 numbered copies, very good in brown wrappers, light edgewear. Carcassone: Pierre Polère (1922) 100

Alibert, François Paul Le Fils de Loth Paris (2002) 10

Amies, Hardy Just so Far Very good in very good jacket, small chip to cover. London: Collins (1954) 15

AMIES, Hardy Still Here An autobiography by the longtime couturier and dressmaker to the Queen. Illustrations. Very good in very good jacket. London (1984) 35

ANDERSON, Forrest Toward Other Shores Uncommon collection of gay poetry. One of 300 numbered copies signed by the author. Very good in decorative wrappers, a bit sunned, penned notations throughout. San Francisco: Pan Graphic (1961) 85

ANDERSON, Patrick Dolphin Days: A Literary Companion to Mediterranean Pleasures Near fine in near fine jacket. New York: Dutton (1964) 20

ANDERSON, Patrick Eros One of Wyneken's more important texts on the pedagogical eros movement. Very good in boards. London (1961). 30

ANDERSON, Patrick The White Centre Collection of poetry by this Canadian writer. Fine in near fine jacket. Toronto: Ryerson Press (1946) 65

ANDERSON, Patrick, ed Eros light wear to jacket New York: Citadel (1963) 20

ANDROS, Phil (Steward, Sam) Stud One of the milestones of modern gay literature–a Dante journey into a dark and underground world. " A very good copy in very good dust jacket by Etienne Washington: Guild Press (1966) 375

ANNENSKI, I Stalen Krekel Poems by the Russian Symbolist poet, often compared to Mallarmé. Beautifully printed by one of the premier presses in Holland. Fine in wrappers. One of 69 numbered copies Sub Signo Libelli (1985). 45

ANONYMOUS A Minor Poet Sings An unknown author's first book, executed by a publisher known for his Uranian texts. Attractively produced volume- oblong in blue paper over boards and label, small light dampstain to cover. London: Murray & Co. (1907). 85

Anonymous Collection Anonyme des Annees 60 Paris: JMV Diffusion 40

ANONYMOUS English Penal Methods—An Outline of Past and Present Methods of Treating Delinquency and of Proposals for Future Reform Very good in wrappers, foredge spotting London: Penal Reform Committee (1928) 36pp 20

Anonymous Frank and I Lightly worn. New York: Grove Press 5

Anonymous Hic et Hec ou l'art de varier les plaisirs de l'amour New York: Grove Press, 1968 10

Anonymous In Memoriam A collection of poems dedicated to "A.H.H." which is the first in the Golden treasury series. he first edition appears to have been issued in 1885. Full blue morocco binding London: Macmillan (1927). 214pp 75

ANONYMOUS Les Confessions d'un Travesti The confessions of a 43 year old married man and his life as a transvestite. Very good in wrappers, some cover wear with small repaired tear. Les Grandes Etudes Francaises de Psychiatrie (1956). 35

ANONYMOUS Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève A re-edition of the classic pederastic work, with a scholarly Introduction which describes the publishing history of the book. Fine in stiff wrappers. Paris: Quintes-feuilles (2006). 141pp 35

ANONYMOUS Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève Story of the seduction of a young acolyte by a priest, originally published in 1878. Very good in original wrappers. One of 990 numbered copies, this example appears to be an hors commerce copy. Paris: L'Astrée (1956) 75

ANONYMOUS Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève The first edtion of this controversial text about the love of a priest for a fifteen year-old acolyte. Published clandestinely, little is known about the publisher or even the actual date of publication. One of four hundred fifty numbered copies, although considerably scarcer than the limitation would indicate. A lovely copy in 3/4 red morocco, with marbled boards and endpapers. Quite rare. Perceau 46-1. Kearney, Jules and Jean Gay, 264. Gay l. II, 809. ------ Alexandrie: ND [Bruxelles, Gay et Doucé c. 1878]. 222pp. 675

ANONYMOUS Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève The first edtion of this controversial text about the love of a priest for a fifteen year-old acolyte. Published clandestinely, little is known about the publisher or even the actual date of publication. One of fifty copies of the tête de l'edition, of a total edition of 500 copies. Very good in blue wrappers which are edgeworn with small chips, spine very good, pages uncut. Quite rarePerceau 46-1. Kearney, Jules and Jean Gay, 264. Gay l. II, 809. ------ Alexandrie: ND [Bruxelles, Gay et Doucé c. 1878]. 222pp. 850

ANONYMOUS Lettres amoureuses d'un Frère a son Èlève Story of the seduction of a young acolyte by a priest, originally published in 1878 (see below). Very good in original wrappers, slight spine roll. One of 500 numbered copies on Arches. Paris: Bibliothéque des curieux (1910) 192pp. 200

ANONYMOUS Lettres d'un Ignorantin a son Élève A re-edition of the original 1884 edition of this early gay novel, also issued by the same publisher. Very good in red wrappers with cover illustration by Léon Roze. Collection anti-cléricale (ND) 150

Anonymous Partisans (No. 66-67: Juillet-Octobre, 1972) Issue on "Sexualite et Repression" Part II. 5

Anonymous Sadopaideia, Being the Experiences of Cecil Prendergast New York: Grove Press, 1967 5

ANONYMOUS Sonnets of Shakespeare's Ghost An uncommon collection of sonnets with a distinctly Uranian cast. The words procured by Gregory Thornton and illustrated by Willem Blaeu. Very good in printed boards Sydney: Angus & Robertson (1920). 200

ANONYMOUS The Strange Confession of Monsieur Montcairn Interesting "memoir" about a man's troubled romantic relationship with another younger man. One of 750 numbered copies. Very good in marbled paper boards, attractive bookplate on front pastedown, Very good in the uncommon slipcase, slightly marked and worn at edges. Uncommon. 275

ANONYMOUS The Strange Confession of Monsieur Montcairn Interesting memoir about a man's troubled romantic relationship with another younger man. One of 750 numbered copies. Very good in marbled paper boards, attractive bookplate on front pastedown, Very good in the uncommon slipcase, slightly marked and worn at edges. Uncommon. Privately Printed (1928) 325

ANONYMOUS Untrodden Fields of Anthropology Subtitled Observations on the Esoteric Manners and Customs of Semi-Civilised Peoples; Being a Record of Thirty Years' Experience in Asia Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles (1896) 575

ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press) A New Edition of Language to Horses Recommended A letterpress edition printed on an Albion Press. One of only 50 numbered copies printed. Fine as issued. Old Stile Press (1979) 85

ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press) Come, Little Children An illustrated letterpress edition printed on an Albion Press. The work was originally published in 1864. One of only 60 numbered copies printed. One folded sheet laid into wrappers. Fine as issued. Old Stile Press (1979) 85

ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press) Cornish Haiku The first edition printed by the Old Stile Press, one of the great modern British fine presses. Warmly inscribed by the publisher/printer Nicholas McDowall to the collector Anthony Reid. One of only eight numbered copies printed. Fine as issued with decorative printed endpapers. Laid in is a note from teh publisher. Old Stile Press (1978) 285

ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press) I Saw a Peacock Beautifully printed poem thought to have been written in 1671 by A Person of Quality". One of only 16 copies printed on handmade paper. One sheet Old Stile Press (1980) 85

ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press) Snapshot of Eternity A letterpress edition limite dto only 25 copies by one of the great English fine presses. Sewn in wrappers with cover label. Fine as issued. Old Stile Press [1981] 85

ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press) Three Poems for Miss Woodroofe The fourth edition printed by the Old Stile Press, one of the great modern British fine presses. One of only fifty numbered copies printed. Fine as issued with decorative printed interleaving. Old Stile Press [1979] 85

ANONYMOUS ARTWORK A group of five unsigned original woodblock prints, all with a homoerotic theme. The images are skillfully done and printed on handmade Johannot papers, but when can neither identify the artist nor the publication from which they were intended. All are in very condition, several have minor tape residue on verso. Please inquire for further information. 150

ANTHONY, Gordon Ballet: Camera Studies This large quarto edition of photographs from the ballet was limited to 100 signed and numbered copies. Ninety-two tipped in plates of all of the great Russian ballet stars of the period, including Serge Lifar, Alexandra Danilova, Lubov Tchernicheva, Massine and many others. Introduction by Arnold Haskell. A very nice copy in 1/4 leather and linen boards, top edge gilt. Bookplate of Anthony Reid by John Buckland Wright. London: Geoffrey Bles (1937) 425

ANTINOUS Antinous: The Face of the Antique An attractively produced exhibition catalog featuring the many images of Antinous throughout the ages. Numerous illustrations of statuary, coins and paintings are presented. Very good in boards. Leeds (2006). 103pp 65

ARÉTIN, Pierre (ARETINO) XVI Sonnets Luxurieux de M. Pierre Arétin, Surnommé Le Fléau des Princes, Le Magnifique, Le Divin An uncommon illustrated edition of these sonnets, with 16 erotic drawings tipped onto pages facing the text. One of 255 numbered copies. Attractively bound in full blue morocco, top edge gilt, erotic gilt design on cover, marbled endpapers, original wrappers present. Collection de Poétes et Conteurs de la Renaissance Italienne (1952). 275

Arberry, A. J. Kings and Beggars: The First Two Chapters of Sa'di's Gulistan Spine a bit sunned. London: Luzac and Co. 30

Arberry, Arthur (HAFIZ) Fifty Poems Translations and annotations by Arberry. Cambridge University Press (1953). revised ed 20

ARETINO, Pietro Dubbii Amorosi, Altri Dubbii, e Sonetti Lussurioso A quite uncommon collection of these obscene sonnets by Aretino, along with the Erotic Dilemmas" and "Further Dilemmas" mis-attributed to Aretino. The latter are forty-eight poems which pose some obscene or bizarre sexual predicament with a relevant query and the answer gives a witty and cynical solution. Alcide Bonneau Nella Stamperia del Forno all Corona de Cazzi: ND [c. 1757, Paris]. 82pp 1000

ARETINO, Pietro Ragionamenti, or Dialogues of the Divine Pietro Aretino Literally Translated into English. All 6 volumes bound into two 1/2 crimson leather bindings. With a reproduction of the Author's portrait engraved by Mark Antony Raimondi from the picture of Titian. Small 8vo, original printed wrappers not present. A fine set, gilt top edge, bookplate of Uranian collector Anthony Reid. Paris: Isidore Liseux, 1889 175

ARKELL, Reginald Old Herbaceous Illustrations by John Minton. Very good in very good jacket. London (1950). 20

Arnaud, Achille Abraham Lincoln, Sa Naissance, Sa Vie, Sa Mort, Avec Un Recit De La Guerre d'Amerique d'apres Les Documents Les Plus Authentiques A very nice copy in plain wrappers. Paris (1985) 75

Arnold, Alan Valentino Biography of the famed actor known for his amatory skills. Numerous photographs. Very good in very good jacket. New York (1954). 45

ARNOLD, Boris Les amours dissidentes Souvenirs anoureux of a gay man in the 1940s Paris: Prima Union (1956). 219pp 30

ARNOLD, Thomas The Caliphate A good copy, corners bumped and covers a little rubbed. With the bookplate of Bryher (Winifred Ellerman) on pastedwon. London: Clarendon Press (1924) 100

ATHLETIC MODEL GUILD Original Vintage Gay Movie collection A collection of thirty-six black and white films, all either 8 or 16 mm. All of the films date from the 1950's and appear to have been produced either by Bob Mizer's Athletic Model Guild or Cincinnati based Spectrum Films. Although quite homoerotic in content, they are not sexually explicit and there are rather quaint by today's male film standards. Some of the films included are the following: A Late Visitor"; "Initiation Brawl"; "Bathroom Athlete" (AMF); "I Was a Teenage Bum" (AMG); "THe Ungrateful Tramp" (AMG); "Cowboy and the Sailor"; "Jousting"; "Mudfight"; "Gift for Demetrius". All the films are in their original packaging and appear to be in very good condition. Included is the 1958 Spectrum Films catalog 600

Augieras, François The Socerer's Apprentice London: Pushkin Press, 2001 5

AUGUST, Duke of Saxe-Gotha and Altenburg, Ein Jahr in Arkadien The first edition of this very early gay novel written by the cross-dressing Duke August Emil Leopold von Sachsen-Gotha (1772-1822). An acquaintance of Goethe, he was the ruler of a miniscule German territory during the Napoleonic Era, and also Queen Victoria's grandfather-in-law. With its backdrop of classical Greek mythology, this pastoral fable concerning two handsome shepherds who fall in love is among the first homoerotic works in Europe, and is a forgotten treasure of German literature. A very good copy in a later binding, frontispiece engraving very good. The book and it's homoerotic quality was discussed in Hirschfeld's Jahrbuch für sexuelle Zwischenstufen" (Bd V [Jena : s.n.] 1805. 124 p. 22 cm. 1800

AUSTEN, Roger Playing the Game Survey of the homosexual novel in America. Very good in wrappers. New York (1977) 30

AUSTIN, Alfred Two Sonnets Two sonnets of love printed letterpress in an ediiton of only thirty copies. Very good- one folded sheet, with decorative devices. Old Stile Press (1981) 85

AVEDON, Richard Photographs 1947-1977 lg. 4to. One of the more attractive of Avedon's book, this copy is inscribed by him on the front endpaper. Near fine in glassine wrappers, small penned ownership signature on endpaper. New York (1978). 400

AVINOFF, Andrey A signed postcard of one of the artist's paintings for The Fall of Atlantis. Also, an inscribed copy of Carnegie Magazine (September 1937) in which an essay (about butterflies) by Avinoff appears. The postcard has light wear and is signed in pecil. SDee illustration. 110

AYMAR, Brandt The Young Male Figure in Paintings, Sculptures, & Drawings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Extensive illustrations. Very good in very good jacket. New York: Crown (1970). 4to 30

AYRENS, Jacques Brumes et Clartés An uncommon collection of Symbolist poetry, priased by Jacques d'Adelswärd Fersen in his review Akademos. Warmly inscribed on the title page to the famous French actor, Mounet-Sully. Very good in original wrappers, lightly browned with edgewear and a few small chips. Only one institutional copy located. Paris: Messein (1909) 125

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Author	Title	Notes	Publisher	Price (in US Dollars)
ACKERLEY, J.R	E M Forster.A Portrait	28pp. Memoir by Forster's longtime friend. John Lehmann's penned signature on front endpaper. Very good in green wrappers, sunned at edges and a little bumping to front corner	London (1970).	60
ACKERLEY, J.R.	Hindoo Holiday—An Indian Journal	The amusing story of the author's service to an Indian Maharajah. Very good in brown boards, wear to head of spine, boards a bit rubbed with some light stains.Inked stamp of Norman Douglas on pastedown.	London (1932)	100
ACKERLEY, J.R.	We Think the World of You	A very good copy of this authobiographical novel in very good jacket, slight rubbing to rear cover, a few foredge spots.	London: The Bodley Head (1960)	45
ACOSTA, Mercedes de	Here Lies the Heart	Autobiography of the writer and contemporary of Garbo and Dietrich. Very good in very good jacket, minor edgewear. Inscribed by the author (in two colors) in the year of publication. Numerous illustrations	New York (1960).	200
ACTON, Harold	Four Cautionary Tales	These Chinese tales were translated by Acton, with a preface by Arthur Waley. This copy is inscribed by Acton on front endpaper. Very good, very good jacket.	London: John Lehmann (1947)	85
Acton, Harold	Memoirs of an Aesthete	Signature of Joanna Burnett on endpaper. Long very warm inscription by the author on dedication page. Some yellowing and light foxing, binding is a little loose.	London: Hamish Hamilton (1984)	60
ACTON, Harold	Oxford Poetry 1924	This undergraduate review edited by Acton and Peter Quennell with contributions by Graham Greene, Brain Howard and many others. Very good in baords, owner's inscription, bookplate on endpaper	New York (1925).	45
Acton, Harold	Three Extraordinary Ambassadors		London: Thames and Hudson	10
ACTUEL NOVAPRESS (Fritz the Cat)	L'Ecole qui Pue	Crumb "la mort de Fritz"; the dark side of Marseilles	Paris: Janvier 1973) #27	75
Adair, Gilbert	Love and Death on Long Island		London: Minerva, 1991	10
ADLARD, John	Yeat's Stenbock	The magazine contains an essay on Stenbock, presaging the author's later biographical work. Also an essay on Montague Summers by Brocard Sewell. Fine in wrappers.	Aylesford: The Aylesford Review (Summer, 1966)	20
AGA KHAN, Sadruggin	Thirty Two Drawings by Gustave Klimt from the Collection of HRH the Aga Khan	Klimt's erotic drawings, with prices realized. Very good in wrappers.	Sotheby Park Bernet: New York (1979)	30
AGATE, James (Wilde, Oscar) Cecil Baton, illus	Oscar Wilde and the Theatre	From the series (this is #3) published by The Masque- a lovely example with numerous paltes and illustrations (many by Cecil Beaton).	London: Curtain Press (1947). 23pp	30
Airey, Stephen	Messer Rondo and Other Stories by Gay Men		London: Gay Men's Press, 1983	15
ALCIBIADE. Pallavacini, Ferrante [Rocco, Antonio]	Alcibiade Enfant a l'Ecole	A French edition of this controversial text, considered almost a treatise in disguise on sodomy." (Ashbee at 24.) This edition is unacknowledged in the literature and quite uncommon. Very good in original paper wrappers. Uncommon."	Bruxelles: Chez l'Ancien Pierre Marteau (1891). 120pp	525
ALCIBIADES. Mader, D	Alcibiades the Schoolboy	The first English translation of this classic homoerotic text. One of fifty numbered copies bound in maroon buckram with an erotic frontispiece. Extensive notes and bibliographical essay. Fine as issued.	Amsterdam (2000). 120pp.	65
ALDINGTON, Richard	Last Straws	A story involving two war veterans set in France. One of 200 special signed and numbered copies. Very good in green fabric boards, a little dulled, cold stamping on cover a little dulled	Paris: Hours Press (1930).	150
Aldington, Richard	Lawrence of Arabia: A Biographical Enquiry	Minor foxing to jacket and endpaper.	London: Collins	25
Aldington, Richard	Medallions	One of a limited edition of 500 copies. Spine sunned and minor browning to endpaper.	London: Chatto and Windus, 1930	10
ALDINGTON, Richard	Pinorman	A portrait of the longtime friends, Pino Orioli and Norman Douglas. Very good in very good jacket, minor edgewear, bookplate	London (1954).	30
ALDINGTON, Richard	The Eaten Heart	The fourth book of Nancy Cunard's distinguished press. One of 200 signed and numbered copies, very good in handmade paper over boards, some edgewear, spine dulled	Hours Press (1929).	150
ALEJANDRO, Ramon	Pure Perte	A collection of extremely homoerotic images by one of Cuba's best expatriate artists. One of 700 copies of the regular edition, with an original highly erotic drawing on the half-title page. A lovely copy in original wrappers, with light edgewear and occasional small stains on endpapers.	Fata Morgana (1974)	350
ALIBERT, François-Paul	Marsyas ou la Justice d'Apollon	An early work by this gay writer much admired by André Gide. One of 300 numbered copies, very good in brown wrappers, light edgewear.	Carcassone: Pierre Polère (1922)	100
Alibert, François Paul	Le Fils de Loth		Paris (2002)	10
Amies, Hardy	Just so Far	Very good in very good jacket, small chip to cover.	London: Collins (1954)	15
AMIES, Hardy	Still Here	An autobiography by the longtime couturier and dressmaker to the Queen. Illustrations. Very good in very good jacket.	London (1984)	35
ANDERSON, Forrest	Toward Other Shores	Uncommon collection of gay poetry. One of 300 numbered copies signed by the author. Very good in decorative wrappers, a bit sunned, penned notations throughout.	San Francisco: Pan Graphic (1961)	85
ANDERSON, Patrick	Dolphin Days: A Literary Companion to Mediterranean Pleasures	Near fine in near fine jacket.	New York: Dutton (1964)	20
ANDERSON, Patrick	Eros	One of Wyneken's more important texts on the pedagogical eros movement. Very good in boards.	London (1961).	30
ANDERSON, Patrick	The White Centre	Collection of poetry by this Canadian writer. Fine in near fine jacket.	Toronto: Ryerson Press (1946)	65
ANDERSON, Patrick, ed	Eros	light wear to jacket	New York: Citadel (1963)	20
ANDROS, Phil (Steward, Sam)	Stud	One of the milestones of modern gay literature–a Dante journey into a dark and underground world. " A very good copy in very good dust jacket by Etienne	Washington: Guild Press (1966)	375
ANNENSKI, I	Stalen Krekel	Poems by the Russian Symbolist poet, often compared to Mallarmé. Beautifully printed by one of the premier presses in Holland. Fine in wrappers. One of 69 numbered copies	Sub Signo Libelli (1985).	45
ANONYMOUS	A Minor Poet Sings	An unknown author's first book, executed by a publisher known for his Uranian texts. Attractively produced volume- oblong in blue paper over boards and label, small light dampstain to cover.	London: Murray & Co. (1907).	85
Anonymous	Collection Anonyme des Annees 60		Paris: JMV Diffusion	40
ANONYMOUS	English Penal Methods—An Outline of Past and Present Methods of Treating Delinquency and of Proposals for Future Reform	Very good in wrappers, foredge spotting	London: Penal Reform Committee (1928) 36pp	20
Anonymous	Frank and I	Lightly worn.	New York: Grove Press	5
Anonymous	Hic et Hec ou l'art de varier les plaisirs de l'amour		New York: Grove Press, 1968	10
Anonymous	In Memoriam	A collection of poems dedicated to "A.H.H." which is the first in the Golden treasury series. he first edition appears to have been issued in 1885. Full blue morocco binding	London: Macmillan (1927). 214pp	75
ANONYMOUS	Les Confessions d'un Travesti	The confessions of a 43 year old married man and his life as a transvestite. Very good in wrappers, some cover wear with small repaired tear.	Les Grandes Etudes Francaises de Psychiatrie (1956).	35
ANONYMOUS	Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève	A re-edition of the classic pederastic work, with a scholarly Introduction which describes the publishing history of the book. Fine in stiff wrappers.	Paris: Quintes-feuilles (2006). 141pp	35
ANONYMOUS	Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève	Story of the seduction of a young acolyte by a priest, originally published in 1878. Very good in original wrappers. One of 990 numbered copies, this example appears to be an hors commerce copy.	Paris: L'Astrée (1956)	75
ANONYMOUS	Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève	The first edtion of this controversial text about the love of a priest for a fifteen year-old acolyte. Published clandestinely, little is known about the publisher or even the actual date of publication. One of four hundred fifty numbered copies, although considerably scarcer than the limitation would indicate. A lovely copy in 3/4 red morocco, with marbled boards and endpapers. Quite rare. Perceau 46-1. Kearney, Jules and Jean Gay, 264. Gay l. II, 809. ------	Alexandrie: ND [Bruxelles, Gay et Doucé c. 1878]. 222pp.	675
ANONYMOUS	Lettres Amoureuses d'un Frère à son Èlève	The first edtion of this controversial text about the love of a priest for a fifteen year-old acolyte. Published clandestinely, little is known about the publisher or even the actual date of publication. One of fifty copies of the tête de l'edition, of a total edition of 500 copies. Very good in blue wrappers which are edgeworn with small chips, spine very good, pages uncut. Quite rarePerceau 46-1. Kearney, Jules and Jean Gay, 264. Gay l. II, 809. ------	Alexandrie: ND [Bruxelles, Gay et Doucé c. 1878]. 222pp.	850
ANONYMOUS	Lettres amoureuses d'un Frère a son Èlève	Story of the seduction of a young acolyte by a priest, originally published in 1878 (see below). Very good in original wrappers, slight spine roll. One of 500 numbered copies on Arches.	Paris: Bibliothéque des curieux (1910) 192pp.	200
ANONYMOUS	Lettres d'un Ignorantin a son Élève	A re-edition of the original 1884 edition of this early gay novel, also issued by the same publisher. Very good in red wrappers with cover illustration by Léon Roze.	Collection anti-cléricale (ND)	150
Anonymous	Partisans (No. 66-67: Juillet-Octobre, 1972)	Issue on "Sexualite et Repression" Part II.		5
Anonymous	Sadopaideia, Being the Experiences of Cecil Prendergast		New York: Grove Press, 1967	5
ANONYMOUS	Sonnets of Shakespeare's Ghost	An uncommon collection of sonnets with a distinctly Uranian cast. The words procured by Gregory Thornton and illustrated by Willem Blaeu. Very good in printed boards	Sydney: Angus & Robertson (1920).	200
ANONYMOUS	The Strange Confession of Monsieur Montcairn	Interesting "memoir" about a man's troubled romantic relationship with another younger man. One of 750 numbered copies. Very good in marbled paper boards, attractive bookplate on front pastedown, Very good in the uncommon slipcase, slightly marked and worn at edges. Uncommon.		275
ANONYMOUS	The Strange Confession of Monsieur Montcairn	Interesting memoir about a man's troubled romantic relationship with another younger man. One of 750 numbered copies. Very good in marbled paper boards, attractive bookplate on front pastedown, Very good in the uncommon slipcase, slightly marked and worn at edges. Uncommon.	Privately Printed (1928)	325
ANONYMOUS	Untrodden Fields of Anthropology	Subtitled Observations on the Esoteric Manners and Customs of Semi-Civilised Peoples; Being a Record of Thirty Years' Experience in Asia	Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles (1896)	575
ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press)	A New Edition of Language to Horses Recommended	A letterpress edition printed on an Albion Press. One of only 50 numbered copies printed. Fine as issued.	Old Stile Press (1979)	85
ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press)	Come, Little Children	An illustrated letterpress edition printed on an Albion Press. The work was originally published in 1864. One of only 60 numbered copies printed. One folded sheet laid into wrappers. Fine as issued.	Old Stile Press (1979)	85
ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press)	Cornish Haiku	The first edition printed by the Old Stile Press, one of the great modern British fine presses. Warmly inscribed by the publisher/printer Nicholas McDowall to the collector Anthony Reid. One of only eight numbered copies printed. Fine as issued with decorative printed endpapers. Laid in is a note from teh publisher.	Old Stile Press (1978)	285
ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press)	I Saw a Peacock	Beautifully printed poem thought to have been written in 1671 by A Person of Quality". One of only 16 copies printed on handmade paper. One sheet	Old Stile Press (1980)	85
ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press)	Snapshot of Eternity	A letterpress edition limite dto only 25 copies by one of the great English fine presses. Sewn in wrappers with cover label. Fine as issued.	Old Stile Press [1981]	85
ANONYMOUS (Old Stile Press)	Three Poems for Miss Woodroofe	The fourth edition printed by the Old Stile Press, one of the great modern British fine presses. One of only fifty numbered copies printed. Fine as issued with decorative printed interleaving.	Old Stile Press [1979]	85
ANONYMOUS ARTWORK		A group of five unsigned original woodblock prints, all with a homoerotic theme. The images are skillfully done and printed on handmade Johannot papers, but when can neither identify the artist nor the publication from which they were intended. All are in very condition, several have minor tape residue on verso. Please inquire for further information.		150
ANTHONY, Gordon	Ballet: Camera Studies	This large quarto edition of photographs from the ballet was limited to 100 signed and numbered copies. Ninety-two tipped in plates of all of the great Russian ballet stars of the period, including Serge Lifar, Alexandra Danilova, Lubov Tchernicheva, Massine and many others. Introduction by Arnold Haskell. A very nice copy in 1/4 leather and linen boards, top edge gilt. Bookplate of Anthony Reid by John Buckland Wright.	London: Geoffrey Bles (1937)	425
ANTINOUS	Antinous: The Face of the Antique	An attractively produced exhibition catalog featuring the many images of Antinous throughout the ages. Numerous illustrations of statuary, coins and paintings are presented. Very good in boards.	Leeds (2006). 103pp	65
ARÉTIN, Pierre (ARETINO)	XVI Sonnets Luxurieux de M. Pierre Arétin, Surnommé Le Fléau des Princes, Le Magnifique, Le Divin	An uncommon illustrated edition of these sonnets, with 16 erotic drawings tipped onto pages facing the text. One of 255 numbered copies. Attractively bound in full blue morocco, top edge gilt, erotic gilt design on cover, marbled endpapers, original wrappers present.	Collection de Poétes et Conteurs de la Renaissance Italienne (1952).	275
Arberry, A. J.	Kings and Beggars: The First Two Chapters of Sa'di's Gulistan	Spine a bit sunned.	London: Luzac and Co.	30
Arberry, Arthur (HAFIZ)	Fifty Poems	Translations and annotations by Arberry.	Cambridge University Press (1953). revised ed	20
ARETINO, Pietro	Dubbii Amorosi, Altri Dubbii, e Sonetti Lussurioso	A quite uncommon collection of these obscene sonnets by Aretino, along with the Erotic Dilemmas" and "Further Dilemmas" mis-attributed to Aretino. The latter are forty-eight poems which pose some obscene or bizarre sexual predicament with a relevant query and the answer gives a witty and cynical solution. Alcide Bonneau	Nella Stamperia del Forno all Corona de Cazzi: ND [c. 1757, Paris]. 82pp	1000
ARETINO, Pietro	Ragionamenti, or Dialogues of the Divine Pietro Aretino	Literally Translated into English. All 6 volumes bound into two 1/2 crimson leather bindings. With a reproduction of the Author's portrait engraved by Mark Antony Raimondi from the picture of Titian. Small 8vo, original printed wrappers not present. A fine set, gilt top edge, bookplate of Uranian collector Anthony Reid.	Paris: Isidore Liseux, 1889	175
ARKELL, Reginald	Old Herbaceous	Illustrations by John Minton. Very good in very good jacket.	London (1950).	20
Arnaud, Achille	Abraham Lincoln, Sa Naissance, Sa Vie, Sa Mort, Avec Un Recit De La Guerre d'Amerique d'apres Les Documents Les Plus Authentiques	A very nice copy in plain wrappers.	Paris (1985)	75
Arnold, Alan	Valentino	Biography of the famed actor known for his amatory skills. Numerous photographs. Very good in very good jacket.	New York (1954).	45
ARNOLD, Boris	Les amours dissidentes	Souvenirs anoureux of a gay man in the 1940s	Paris: Prima Union (1956). 219pp	30
ARNOLD, Thomas	The Caliphate	A good copy, corners bumped and covers a little rubbed. With the bookplate of Bryher (Winifred Ellerman) on pastedwon.	London: Clarendon Press (1924)	100
ATHLETIC MODEL GUILD	Original Vintage Gay Movie collection	A collection of thirty-six black and white films, all either 8 or 16 mm. All of the films date from the 1950's and appear to have been produced either by Bob Mizer's Athletic Model Guild or Cincinnati based Spectrum Films. Although quite homoerotic in content, they are not sexually explicit and there are rather quaint by today's male film standards. Some of the films included are the following: A Late Visitor"; "Initiation Brawl"; "Bathroom Athlete" (AMF); "I Was a Teenage Bum" (AMG); "THe Ungrateful Tramp" (AMG); "Cowboy and the Sailor"; "Jousting"; "Mudfight"; "Gift for Demetrius". All the films are in their original packaging and appear to be in very good condition. Included is the 1958 Spectrum Films catalog		600
Augieras, François	The Socerer's Apprentice		London: Pushkin Press, 2001	5
AUGUST, Duke of Saxe-Gotha and Altenburg,	Ein Jahr in Arkadien	The first edition of this very early gay novel written by the cross-dressing Duke August Emil Leopold von Sachsen-Gotha (1772-1822). An acquaintance of Goethe, he was the ruler of a miniscule German territory during the Napoleonic Era, and also Queen Victoria's grandfather-in-law. With its backdrop of classical Greek mythology, this pastoral fable concerning two handsome shepherds who fall in love is among the first homoerotic works in Europe, and is a forgotten treasure of German literature. A very good copy in a later binding, frontispiece engraving very good. The book and it's homoerotic quality was discussed in Hirschfeld's Jahrbuch für sexuelle Zwischenstufen" (Bd V	[Jena : s.n.] 1805. 124 p. 22 cm.	1800
AUSTEN, Roger	Playing the Game	Survey of the homosexual novel in America. Very good in wrappers.	New York (1977)	30
AUSTIN, Alfred	Two Sonnets	Two sonnets of love printed letterpress in an ediiton of only thirty copies. Very good- one folded sheet, with decorative devices.	Old Stile Press (1981)	85
AVEDON, Richard	Photographs 1947-1977	lg. 4to. One of the more attractive of Avedon's book, this copy is inscribed by him on the front endpaper. Near fine in glassine wrappers, small penned ownership signature on endpaper.	New York (1978).	400
AVINOFF, Andrey		A signed postcard of one of the artist's paintings for The Fall of Atlantis. Also, an inscribed copy of Carnegie Magazine (September 1937) in which an essay (about butterflies) by Avinoff appears. The postcard has light wear and is signed in pecil. SDee illustration.		110
AYMAR, Brandt	The Young Male Figure in Paintings, Sculptures, & Drawings from Ancient Egypt to the Present	Extensive illustrations. Very good in very good jacket.	New York: Crown (1970). 4to	30
AYRENS, Jacques	Brumes et Clartés	An uncommon collection of Symbolist poetry, priased by Jacques d'Adelswärd Fersen in his review Akademos. Warmly inscribed on the title page to the famous French actor, Mounet-Sully. Very good in original wrappers, lightly browned with edgewear and a few small chips. Only one institutional copy located.	Paris: Messein (1909)	125