Storyville, New Orleans Brothel Blue Book, 1907
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Description
New Orleans, Louisiana brothel blue book for 1907, advertising street addresses of the bordellos located in the Storyville district. 52 page booklet with blue wrappers. Includes full page advertisements for the more famous brothels and madams, including interior photographs of Josie Arlington's establishment at 225 North Basin Street and Thomas "Tom" Anderson's Annex at the corner of Basin and Iberville Street. Other advertisements include upscale alcohol and cigars with information about distributors and where they can be purchased, including Dewar's Famous Scotch Whiskey, The Ned Palfrey Company, sole distributor, sold everywhere, back of wrapper. 5 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W. Note: Thomas "Tom" Anderson (1858-1931) was a political boss and state legislator, and the unofficial "mayor" of Storyville in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Condition
Overall good condition. Tears, largest 2 3/4", and areas of loss, largest 1 1/2" x 1/2", to front and back wrappers. Pages in overall very good condition.
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- 28%
Storyville, New Orleans Brothel Blue Book, 1907
Estimate $300 - $400
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