EROTICA. - [Louis JACOLLIOT]. Untrodden Fields of Anthropology: Observations on the Esoteric Manners and Customs of Semi-Civilised Peoples… by a French Army-Surgeon. Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles, 1896. 2 vols. in 1, limited edition, this being number 377 of 500 copies, 8vo (178 x 111mm.) 20 hand-coloured engraved plates depicting the native women of colonial countries in various states of undress. (Browning to margins, pp. 181-184 are loose.) Near contemporary panelled calf, gilt borders and gilt fleurons to corners, brown morocco lettering piece to the spine, t.e.g. (light rubbing to extremities). Note: rare with the plates. A keen insight into the rituals, courtships and sexual practices of the colonised in Africa, Asia and South America written with a passion for detail reminiscent of Sir Henry Spencer Ashbee. Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.