True Life Stories of Crooks, ConMen and Courtesans.
No author.
Place Published: New South Wales, UK:
Publisher: Castle Books,
Date Published: 1973.
Description: STATED FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. 320 pages with over 100 black and white illustrations. The book is in GOOD condition with a slightly cocked spine and pages loosened from the spine cover. Some smudging on the page edges.There are 4 tape marks on the back free endpaper. The jacket is in NEAR FINE condition with minor chipping on the edges and corners and 2 small indentions on the left front. Comes with a Brodart jacket cover. JMVINTAGE specializes in books, magazines and treasures related to the Duke and Duchess ofWindsor ..and other curious subjects. The dust jacket reads: Who was the outrageous Lady Blessington? Where did the Reverend Price keep his notorious 'Abode of Love'? What was the secret of Hare's Harem? The answer to these questions can be found in the pages of Crooks, Conmen and Courtesans - a fascinating collection of true life stories, featuring some of the world's greatest scandals. The book contains over 50 stories, each approximately 7 pages long and fully illustrated. These stories of swindlers, adventures, rakes and playboys, whose activities rocked the societies of their day make engrossing reading.
Edition: First editionBinding: Hard Cover
Condition: Good in Near Fine dj
Book Id: 3706
Price: $18.00
