Naked Lunch

New York: Grove Press, 1959. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo., 255pp. Beautiful Stated First Printing of this landmark of modern literature. Bound in half black cloth over black paper-covered boards with titles in gilt on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear save gentle bumping to the bottom tips. No page toning or foxing. Very attractive unclipped First-State dust-jacket ($6.00, no zip code or Roman numerals on rear panel address), has a couple of short closed edge-tears and a couple of small spots of rubbing. to the top of hinges. Spine panel toning. Still fresh and bright with no creases or chipping. A very pretty collectable copy of a Trrue First Edition and a great price.