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William Burroughs' ''Naked Lunch'' first U.S. edition and first hardcover edition with original, near fine dust jacket. Grove Press: New York: 1959. Considered Burroughs' most important work, ''Naked Lunch'' was an experimental and groundbreaking non-linear narrative that, after being censored in several U.S. cities, is now considered one of the best 20th century novels. In very good condition with previous owner's inscriptions on front pastedown and front free endpaper. Unclipped $6.00 jacket in near fine condition.
William Burroughs' ''Naked Lunch'' First U.S. Printing -- With First State Dust Jacket
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