Aphrodisiacs: From Legend to Prescription. A Study of Aphrodisiacs Throughout the Ages, with Sections on Suitable Food, Glandular Extracts, Hormone Stimulation and Rejuvenation.
Westport, CT: Associated Booksellers, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. 268 pp. Bright blue cloth with silver title etc to spine, b/w illustrations and frontis, Supplement, Bibliographay & Index. The first edition of this serious yet entertaining study of the use Aphrodisiacs, love philtres, and foods and potions aimed at heightening sexual pleasure and prolonging sexual vigour, throughout the ages. Many quaint - and sometimes scary recipes are included - along with some commentary on their likely effect. Chapters include: Part One Aphrodisiacs through the Ages. I.The Jews, the Ancient Greeks and the Romans II. The Arabs III. India IV. China V. The Middle Ages to 1800 in Europe Part Two The Cookery of Love: VI. Modern Medicine and Aphrodisiac Cookery VII. The Cookery of Love Part Three Medicine and Sexuality: VIII. Modern Medical Preparations and the Vita Sexualis IX. The Story of Testosterone and Rejuvenation Supplements Index of Authors and Subject. Cloth slightly mottled at upper spine and rear board, light bruising to spine ends and corners, page edges darkened and a thumbed - still a tight, clean VG+ copy in VG mylar-protected dust jacket (Dust jacket panels a bit rubbed, edges chafed and creased with some tiny chips, not price clipped). Please note what looks like discoloration in the photograph is simply reflection from its glossy surface. Item #63460
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