Brass Checks Red Lights (27 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine looks nice with no wear and signed by each author in thier own hand-writng in red ink on the inside cover.: "Jo Mazzulla" and "Fred Mazzulla.". Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Fred and Jo Mazzulla (Self Publishers), Denver Colorado, "Brass Checks and Red Lights, "Honi Soil Qui Mal y Pense" Being a Pot Pourri of (Historical) Prostitutes, Parlor Houses, Professors, Procuresses and Pimps" by Fred and Jo Mazzulla, 1966, (1977). Soft Cover, No DJ. Book is in Very Good condition with cover being made of heavy card stock, stapled in two spots with the sturdy, metal staples. Has some light soiling and discolor, along with some minor spine and edge wear only. Cover is illustrated with "brasses" which are illustrated penny type coins as an advertisement for some of the ladies services. and a Red and black Railroad Lantern. Inside front cover reads "Oh, the lust for mountain gold dust, Brought us lusty mountain men, Who through lust for mountain' women. Quickly lost their gold again. E.L.". Then we have the title page, then copyright page which included two rectangular black and white photo's of various "ladies available". Next page has a Foreword by the authors who explain how over a period of about 25 years they did collect various and sundry photo's, negatives, tape recordings, advertising, and stories from many former "ladies of the night" and others from the American West, and how this is their attempt to tell these stores through the photos and voices of the people and places that made it what it was. The truth, good and bad. And also what the "Brass checks" are and how the "red light districts" did get that name. The book has dozens of interesting photos and a few color advertisements. Each photo has a full caption explaining who and what are contained in each one. Storied characters such as "Diamond Lil" and "Jennie Rogers" along with many more, both serving black and white communities of men there for the Gold Rush. Names, dates, places and more. A very interesting "history" book! Inside book is clean, tightly bound, no flaws or markings noted. various (illustrator).…

Stapled Booklet. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. First Edition. Very good minus condition booklet, 1966. A pictorial account of prostitutes, parlor houses, professors, procuresses and pimps. Some reading/handling wear to white covers.

Stapled Pictorial Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. The booklet is in good condition. No tears or markings other than bookstore stamp on title page or creases. Some soiling to covers. By Black and White Photograph (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. signed by both authors inside the front cover. No wear to the stapled paper covers. Some light toning of the white paper covers. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No odor. No water damage. No soiling. No sun fading. 56pp. Signed by Author. Booklet. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Light overall wear, with a bit of browning to covers. Inscribed on inside cover: "For Jean Yeagle -- If you find relations, keep quiet and so will we,/ Best Always/ Fred M Mazzulla/ Jo Mazzulla." A "pictorial pot pourri of (historical) prostitutes, parlor houses, professors, procuresses, and pimps." Wonderful photographs of Western prostitution in the first half of the 20th century. 56 pages. Inscribed by Author(s). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Exterior lightly soiled. Interior like new.

Booklet (Soft Cover with stapl. Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Almost as new booklet (Soft-cover with staple binding) but with oil stain on rear cover. A pictorial essay of the oldest profession as related to the brothels of the Old West profusely illustrated with black and white historic photographs and four full-colored Charles Russell reprints. Information about various madams, pimps, "ladies," saloons, tokens, advertisements, parlor houses, etc. to include information on "Diamond Tooth Lil," Jennie Rogers, Mattie Silks, Anna Gould, Laura Evens, Anna Ryan, Jule Bulette, etc. The four color plates of Charles M. Russell watercolors are titled "Just a Little Sunshine," "Just a Little Rain," "Just a Little Pleasure" and "Just a Little Pain." Listing of nicknames and aliases. From title page: "Being a Pictorial POT POURRI of (Historical) Prostitutes, Parlor Houses, Professors, Procuresses and Pimps" Copyright 1966. Stated from 6th Edition, December 1, 1977. No ISBN. LCCN: 66-30681. MSR = $3.50.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover without a dustjacket (as issued) is very clean and unmarked throughout, square along the edges, and tightly bound. Very light rub wear to exterior is only flaw.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (history, prostitutes, parlor houses, united states) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Black and white photographs. First edition (paperback). SIGNED by both authors. Light dust soiling to covers, else very good in illustrated stapled wraps. ; 56 pages.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very good. 1st Edition. (1966). 56 pages Index. Illustrated. Very good, wrappers. (149).

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Ed., 56 pp., photos, illus., index, stiff pi. wps., nice 6-Guns#1472 A potpourri of prostitutes, parlor houses, professors, procuresse and pimps, mention of Calamity Jane, Big Nose Kate, Bob Ford, and Billy the Kid. Signed by Author(s).

Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in glassine wrapper. 56 pps.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very good. Reprint. (1977). 56 pages Index. Illustrated. Signed by the author. Very good, wrappers. (117).

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS. 56 pages, b&w photographs. Light foxing to top edge. Very minor soiling to boards; covered by plastic dust jacket. Else a very clean, tight copy. Record # 851306.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Signed. First edition, hardcover, signed by both authors, lacking the coin, browning to endpages and spine edge, a touch of soiling and edgewear to boards, otherwise clean and tight, a Very Good + copy. Signed.

paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

First edition, first printing. Signed. White cloth stamped in red and black. Signed twice by both authors. Ink name, slight toning, else fine. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. SIGNED by both authors on first flyleaf; not personalized. A pictorial account of prostitutes, parlor houses, professors, procuresses and pimps. This is the HARDCOVER edition. Comes with envelope containing brass check for "Silver Dollar Hotel, Denver" and various articles. Rare. Signed by Author(s).…

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. 56pp. Illustrated. Stapled illustrated wrappers. Near fine. Signed by both authors. Book on prostitutes and prostitution in the West.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is the red Leather "Denver" edition with an original Brass Check inset on front cover. Signed by both authors on the dedication page. Clean fresh unworn copy that does have an owner name and address in Pen on the front pastedown. Detailed history of the various Houses of Prostitution in Denver Colorado and outlying areas. Photos. 57pp -Quality Counts! All books shipped in Cardboard and all books with dust jackets have mylar jacket protectors.. Signed.…

[WOMEN]. First edition. 8vo. Color pictorial wrappers with title in red ink. 56 pp., illustrations, 4 full-page color plates by Charles M. Russell, acknowledgements, index. Numerous black and white photographs and information about various madams, pimps, "ladies," saloons, tokens, advertisements, parlor houses, etc. to include information on "Diamond Tooth Lil," Jennie Rogers, Mattie Silks, Anna Gould, Laura Evens, Anna Ryan, Jule Bulette, etc. The four color plates of Charles M. Russell watercolors are titled "Just a Little Sunshine," "Just a Little Rain," "Just a Little Pleasure" and "Just a Little Pain." Listing of nicknames and aliases. Covers lightly soiled, else fine. …

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Full-Leather. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. In red leather with brass coin inlaid on cover. This is the Allan S. Kelley edition. It is signed by both authors and Allan Kelley. Signed by Author(s).