Tarnished Angels--Paradisiacal Turpitude in Los Angeles Revealed by W.W. Robinson
Los Angeles, California: Ward Ritchie Press, 1964. Tarnished Angels--Paradisiacal Turpitude in Los Angeles Revealed by W.W. Robinson, Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, California, 1964. 4 1/3 x 3 inches, frontise, 26pp., plus 16pp. facsimile of "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" on yellow paper at back.
Small booklet with printed maroon wrappers in fine condition. Tight binding and clean interior.
Short essay by W.W. Robinson on the history of the Red-Light District in Los Angeles plus facsimile of an advertising piece for the annual Los Angeles celebration "La Fiesta de Los Angeles". Facsimile includes advertisements for several prostitutes. "They are a lively, good looking set of girls who will create sport enough to last for a year to come."
As stated in the preface--"Printed for members of the Roxburghe Club and the Zamorano Club September 1964--Presented by Robert J. Woods, W.W. Robinson, Everett G. Hager, John H. Urabec and The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles." Item #2557
Price: $65.00