Published by Worlds Purity Federation, La Crosse Wi., 1916
Seller: Chiefly Books, Cheyenne, WY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A great little book in baby blue covers, 64 pages staple bound. This is the november december 1916 edition with photo of the editor Steadwell on front cover. very good shape. minor wear.
Published by Roe & Steadwell
Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (prostitution, united states, history) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
Published by Self-published
Seller: Pacific Rim Used Books LLC, Anacortes, WA, U.S.A.
Hardback. 1911. The Mighty Crusade To Protect The Purity Of Our Homes." There are quite a few b&w photos. Lined paper in the back has one customer for the "English Finish" version penciled in. Fair to Good. Covers have some staining and soiling, corners bumped, blank page before the title page removed.
Published by World's Purity Federation, La Crosse, WI, 1927
Seller: Alexander Books (ABAC/ILAB), Ancaster, ON, Canada
Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Promotional brochure for conference, 16 pp. including covers. "The World's Purity Federation . has been at work since November, 1900, in furthering the movement for social morality, sex hygiene and vice suppression." Printed on white paper with blue lettering, WPF logo, and photo of First Baptist Church, La Crosse, WI, on front, list of officials on back. Includes numerous photos of speakers and officials of the World's Purity Federation. Covers foxed and slightly soiled, ink stain on front not interfering with text, one page with pencil mark.
Published by [Clifford G. Roe and B.S. Steadwell] [1911], n.p., 1911
Seller: Evening Star Books, ABAA/ILAB, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. Salesman's Sample. 8vo. Inconsistent pagination. Red publisher's cloth with black and gold lettering and a mounted black and white illustration on the front board, the design of the spine of the original publication stamped on the rear board. With six leaves of notepaper at the end of the volume, for the salesman to record the names and addresses of those who wish to buy the book. A salesman's sample with portions of the book's text and a few of the engravings. From the title page: "Truthful and chaste account of the hideous trade of buying and selling young girls for immoral purposes. Startling disclosures made by white slaves during the trials of many procurers and traders. The cruel and inhuman treatment of white slaves. The astounding confession of a pander. Graphic accounts of how white slaves are ensnared and a full exposition of the methods and schemes used to lure and trap the girls. With contributions from several men and women." The original publication had 32 half tone engravings. A chip to the rear board and general rubbing to the extremities.
Language: English
Published by o.O., o.V.,, 1911
First Edition
448 S. mit Ill. Einband berieben, gebräunt und am Rücken mit handschriftlicher Nummer. Einband fast komplett lose. Innen sauber. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550 22 x 17 cm, Leinen ohne Schutzumschlag.
Published by Self-Published, 1911
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Stated: "Copyright 1911 by Clifford G. Roe and B. S. Steadwell." Green full-cloth boards, black and gold cover and spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub. Classic stylized cover titles with color mounted plate of mother and daughter peering on city sign: "Danger! Mothers Beware! Sixty Thousand Innocent Girls Wanted to Take the Place of 60000 White Slaves Who Will Die This Year. Signed, White Slave Dealers." Forewarned is Forearmed! Ignorance is no longer innocence! For God's sake, save my daughter! Pages very good. Bind good, square; hinges intact. Scarce near very good rarity on an ever changing dilemma. 448 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.