Burroughs (William S.) The Naked Lunch
£160
London, John Calder, 1964.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 42s.
A very good example of the first UK edition of Burroughs’ counter-culture classic.
In stock
Boards slightly softened at spine ends, otherwise a very good copy in very good jacket.
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