{"product_id":"dictionary-of-erotic-literature-1962-hardcover-harry-e-wedeck","title":"1962 Dictionary of Erotic Literature Harry E. Wedeck Hardcover Reference Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarry E. Wedeck's \u003cem\u003eDictionary of Erotic Literature\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1962—a mid-century reference work devoted to erotic literature and its place within literary and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in black with striking red-orange typography and a classical black-and-white figural cover plate, the volume has a particularly handsome period appearance. It is as interesting visually on the shelf as it is as an unusual reference work, making it especially suited to a collected library of literary curiosities, cultural history and unconventional scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1962 and written by Harry E. Wedeck. A genuine period reference volume rather than a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dramatic black, red and classical monochrome presentation makes this an especially good display book for a private library, study or conversation-piece collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 9 inches high × 6 inches wide × 1.5 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with visible rubbing at the corners and edges of the boards and light age-toning to the page edges. Binding and interior should be reviewed in the accompanying photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that this is a vintage reference volume more than sixty years old, and evidence of its history is part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual bit of mid-century scholarship with the visual presence of a gentleman's-library curiosity—black binding, red lettering and classical imagery included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly handsome displayed alongside classical figural objects, vintage barware and other slightly provocative curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse of Genevieve is continually curating vintage books, barware and unusual objects for libraries and rooms that are meant to be explored rather than merely decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to visit the boutique for coordinating classical and literary curiosities—including complementary pieces selected to sit particularly well beside this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChosen for its history, character and the story it can continue to tell.\u003cbr\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philosophical Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695602184386,"sku":"HOG-Gy-HDBG-1239","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/item-021_HOG-Gy-HDBG-1239_SGW-274299178_hero_874e9e69-b774-4437-99ed-45763792a93c.png?v=1788182106","url":"https:\/\/thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/dictionary-of-erotic-literature-1962-hardcover-harry-e-wedeck","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}