F - K Manuel d'Erotologie Classique (De Figuris Veneris) by Friedrich Karl Forbe

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This beautifully-produced edition of Manuel d'Erotologie Classique (De Figuris Veneris) was printed in Paris in 1906.

A highly-collectable rare antique book, the original text has been translated from Latin into French and the pages are brought to life with the addition of 20 intricate plate illustrations courtesy of Paul Avril.

An anthology of Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman writings compiling classical texts, erotic passages and other musings of a salacious nature to titillate and educate.

Unapologetic for its scandalous subject matter, this sought-after antique erotica seeks to classify and catalogue sexual pleasure. An analytical look at desire and fulfillment in a beautifully-illustrated antique book.