Auction 90
Auction Vintage Books, Maps some Autographed
By Chaucer Auctions
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Feb 1, 2023
Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6PQ
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LOT 299:
A Nation's Curse, A Tale of Pall Mall Life. Published by March and Co. London. Price sixpence. This is stated on ...
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Sold for: £20
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Buyer's Premium: 22.95%
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A Nation's Curse, A Tale of Pall Mall Life. Published by March and Co. London. Price sixpence. This is stated on the front cover, approximate date 1880s. The evil eluded to is that hideous traffic in young women and girls which has been going on for the last few years, and which has struck horror into the minds of all who heard or read of its details. Fine condition of this very rare booklet. Approximately 4 x 8 in excellent condition in publisher's pink paper covers, titled in black. This is a famous paper, written by W. T. Stead (unstated) of his famous and victorious campaign against child prostitution in central London. W. T. Stead, the great newspaper journalist, editor, and publisher died in 1912 on the Titanic. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
