Hidden From History. Reclaiming the Gay and Lesbian Past
New York: New American Library, 1989. 1st Edition. Octavo, publisher's navy cloth over cinnamon paper-covered boards, spine gilt, marbled endpapers, original printed dust jacket.
First edition anthology of scholarly studies on queer history, inscribed by co-editor Georgey Chauncey, Jr. Opening with an introduction co-authored by Chauncey and fellow editors Martin Duberman and Martha Vicinus appraising the reader of the-then new field of LGBT history, this collection contains thirty essays on gender and sexuality of wide historical and geographical range, with subjects including Ancient Greece, Nazi Germany, late imperial China, early modern Japan, and postwar South Africa, Cuba, and America. The book won two Lambda Literary Awards in 1989 for Gay Men's and Lesbian Anthologies. With notes and brief contributor bios. Inscribed by Chauncey to front endpaper: "For Jered E---- / with many thanks for your hospitality. / Best wishes, / George Chauncey / 9-22-92." First printing with complete number row to copyright page. Age-toning to textblock; unclipped dust jacket with light toning and edgewear. Near fine. Item #12676
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