Description: “The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld,” by Herbert Asbury, published by Alfred A. Knopf in New York in 1936, 484 pages, hardcover in black linen-backed boards with illustrated paper overlay both front and back, scarlet lettering, 9” by 6.75”. First edition, so stated. Rare and fascinating account of the evolution of the French Quarter underworld, with Prohibition tales and stories of gambling, prostitution, voodoo purveyors, political corruption, and more. With several illustrations and photos. Very scarce. In very good condition overall – illustrated covers still sharp and unfaded, some rubbing to extremities, binding solid, light creasing and small chip to front free endpaper, remainder of pages clean and unmarked. Buyer to pay for item plus shipping.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
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Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: United States
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Herbert Asbury
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Topic: Historical
Subject: New Orleans
Year Printed: 1936
