The Garden of Caresses by Toussaint, Franz (trans.) - 1934

(London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1934. Hermes, Gertrude. Octavo. 91pp. From an edition of 275 copies, this is one of approximately twenty-five specially bound as a scarce deluxe edition, with an extra suite of six erotic engravings. Eight copper-engraved chapter headpieces by Gertrude Hermes evoke the sensuousness and rhythm of the text. Translated from the Arabic into French by Franz Toussaint and thence into English by Christopher Sanford. Few areas of rubbing, else a fine, crisp copy in publisher's full vellum, spine and cover gilt-stamped. The extra suite is held in a pocket affixed to the rear board. T.e.g. (Chanticleer 100).