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Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses

Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses

Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses
Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book - New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses. Scarce booklet, circa 1913, directory to the Storyville red light district in New Orleans. A similar copy was appraised by Christies on an episode of the Antiques Roadshow in 2001, and has continued to increase in value. Due to their content and heavy use, ALL Blue Books are extremely rare and very few have survived over the years. A very good copy in publisher's pale blue wrapper, a little toned around cover edges with some minor chipping and wear to extremities. Clean, bright pages throughout with no toning, minor discoloring to outer edges. Some small spots of wear on cover.

This was to be used as a pocket directory to bordellos, madams, and other red-light entrepreneurs of New Orleans' Storyville district at the beginning of the twentieth century. Organized principally by race, it is then broken down alphabetically with names and addresses of white and black prostitutes. This information is interleaved with full-page advertisements for bars, restaurants and courtesans, as well as whiskey, cigars and candy. The earliest guide appeared about 1896, and were produced annually from around 1900 to 1915.

The advertisements and all black ink used in this printing suggest that it was published in 1913. Please examine all photos carefully and note any wear or imperfections. I tried my best to photograph interior pages, however I didnt want to add any creases to the spine so some may look slightly out of focus. All printing is crisp and pages are clean. Feel free to message me with any questions.

The item "Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses" is in sale since Sunday, August 23, 2020. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "lilveets77" and is located in Sylmar, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Topic: Sports
  • Modified Item: No
  • Subject: History
  • Place of Publication: New Orleans
  • Year Printed: 1913
  • Special Attributes: Limited Edition
  • Original/Facsimile: Original

Extremely RARE Storyville Blue Book New Orleans Guide To Sporting Houses