first edition
1963 · London
by Kerouac, Jack
London: World Distributors, 1963. First edition. Near fine.. First UK edition of Kerouac's brief meditation on a beautiful and doomed drug addict in Mexico City — originally published in 1960 as an Avon paperback original and issued here with similar but even sleazier pulp cover art. 7'' x 4.25''. Original pictorial wrappers printed with 3'6 cover price. Erroneous copyright statement printed on title page verso (Charters). 122, [6] pages. Light edgewear, minor creasing. Light toning to rear cover and interior.
(Inventory #: 53029)