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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Offering this vintage collection of erotic and Decadent-era art, "The Amorous Drawings of the Marquis von Bayros," edited by Ludwig von Brunn, Preface by Wilhelm von Busch. New York: The Cythera Press, 1968, 1st edition thus. Large-format black cloth hardcover, with white stamping on front and spine, pp. 240, filled with b/w plates, nearly 300 incredibly intricate illustrations. Franz von Bayros (1866-1924) was a master of the Austrian Art Nouveau/Secessionist movement; this volume compiles his most famous, once-suppressed portfolios, including "Tales at the Dressing Table" and his illustrations for classic literature like "Fanny Hill" and Boccaccio's "Decameron." A bonus laid in, probably tucked inside the book at the time of purchase: An undated Ionos Mailer advertisement letter promoting a mail order purchase program of various erotic prints, erotica masterwork reproductions. Overall condition is Very Good. Binding is secure and square. Cloth boards are in very good shape, with mild bumping and wear, the stamping is worn but remains clear. There is no dust jacket. Interior is clean and unmarked, with gentle age toning, and the pages are without creases or tears. Prints are are clean and clear. A nice, solid copy! [B3]. Franz von Bayros (illustratore).…