Transmission of Life | Victorian Sexual Health Book for Men | 1880Counsels on the Nature and Hygeine of the Masculine Function. What a nice way to put it! The title Transmission of Life and the cover decoration that says Knowledge is Safety sound so plain and innocuous, but actually this is a Victorian book on sexual health, aimed particularly at men. It was a common belief at this time, even among medical professionals, that there were deleterious physical, spiritual, and psychological consequences for

Condition is good save for a small crack in the board on the left side

is the French phrase "Après le travail il y a répos

The illustrations are printed on beautifully embossed paper that remind me of my favorite Victorian valentines

The poem reads:

vulcanite was also a popular material for mourning jewelry as it offered a less expensive alternative to carved jet

One of 4 available in separate listings

Refer to photos for size and condition: Fair

Sometimes the plates and spoon in these kits are silver

You could repair the crack by carefully melting the wax

the objects associated with Christ’s crucifixion

mid Victorian brass candlestick with clawed feet

The loveliest and most striking sacred heart painting I’ve had in a while: I LOVE the bold colors and the art nouveau style cast iron frame