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1887-1890 Rare Antique Book with uncut/unread pages and 16 beautiful illustrations. Mademoiselle de Maupin. Theophile Gautier Edition. Spine wear. See images for condition. During the late Victorian era, Théophile Gautier’s novel was considered highly scandalous, provocative, and borderline illegal due to its open themes of cross-dressing, fluid sexuality, and romantic taboos. Because of strict British obscenity laws, a publisher printed this edition clandestinely.