De Becker 1906 THE NIGHTLESS CITY Fifth Edition Ex-Library Rebind HC Courtesans

Description: Title: The Nightless City; Or the "History of The Yoshiwara Yukwaku"Author: J.E. De BeckerPublisher: Max Nossler & Co. (Yokohama)Date: n.d.; c. 1906ISBN: N/ADescription: The revised fifth edition of J.E. De Becker's cultural examination of sex work in Japan--specifically in Yoshiwara, the red-light district of what is now Tokyo. Includes multiple foldouts and full color illustrative plates. This copy is a re-bound ex-library hardcover and has endured wear and tear typical of such, including some torn pages (please see Condition for details).Condition: Hardcover ex-library book re-bound in brown decorative cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Scuff marks and age-related discoloration on cover and page blocks. Library sticker on spine. Donation bookplate on inside front cover. Sticker residue on front free endpaper. Library punch stamp on title page and page 57 of text. Introductory color foldout ("Procession of courtesans") badly torn but still technically intact. Onionskin foldouts have been stamped by library. Crease marks and small scuffs/stains on pages throughout; main text clean and readable with no ink or pencil annotations. The Friends of the Springfield Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the work of the Springfield Library (Massachusetts). The Friends work to promote awareness of library resources, raise funds for special programming, and advocate on behalf of library interests. Your purchase directly benefits the libraries. It helps to purchase essential materials such as books, computer programs, updated technology and also helps to ensure the continuance of excellent children's programs. Thank you.

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