The history of prostitution: its extent, causes, and effects throughout the world

by William W. Sanger, M. D.

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First edition

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1858. First edition, large 8vo, pp. 7 , viii-xiv, 3 , 18-685, 3 ; original brown blindstamped cloth, publisher's monogram on covers, gilt spine lettering, extremities chipped; pastedowns bubbled; otherwise very good. Pencil ownership inscription on title page of H. S. Humphrey. William Wallace Sanger 1819-1872 was a New York physician. The History of Prostitution elucidates the laws and customs surrounding sex work

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