Illustrated 1954 Encyclopedia of Sex; Vintage Medical Book

Encyclopedia of Sex - 1954
New York; Cadillac Publishing Company
Hardcover. 444 pages. Dark blue faux leather with gilt lettering; light rubbing to all edges, corners bumped. Some disconnection between binding on inside cover. Dust jacket in poor condition but overall book itself is fair. Text is overall clean and bright. 

An intriguing 1954 illustrated edition of the Encyclopedia of Sex, offering a distinctly mid-century exploration of human anatomy, relationships, cultural attitudes, and scientific understanding of sexuality. Equal parts educational artifact and cultural time capsule, this volume reflects how knowledge, social norms, and visual storytelling around the human experience have evolved over the decades.

Rich illustrations, period typography, and beautifully aged paper give the book a quiet charm well suited to curiosity cabinets, eclectic libraries, studio inspiration shelves, or anyone drawn to the intersection of science, history, and the beautifully peculiar.

Expected vintage wear — including gentle page toning, light cover wear, and minor structural delicacy — is consistent with its age and contributes to its authentic character rather than detracting from it.

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