first edition
1962 · New York
by Bruce, Lenny
New York: [Self-published], 1962. First Edition. Very Good. First edition, first issue with four-letter words legible. [52] pp. Stapled wraps. Fears of this San Francisco concert promo booklet harming him in his obscenity trial led comedian Lenny Bruce to have copies destroyed, most that weren't had certain four-letter struck out to render them innocuous. Very Good with rubbing and a few light dampstains to wraps, lightly toned, former owner's name written on first page. A rare survival of the legendary free speech figure's comedy, all-too-briefly unencumbered by censorship.
(Inventory #: 140940793)