Description
Miller, Henry. “Tropic of Cancer.” New York, Medvsa/Medusa, 1940. This notable pirated first American edition, limited to 1000 copies by Jacob Brussel under the pseudonym ‘New York / Medusa,’ is a remarkable piece of literary history. Bound in purple paper wraps with a plain spine that has faded to beige, it exhibits uneven sun-fading on the covers and some wrinkling on the spine. This rare first paperback edition, printed in Mexico, significantly predates the authorized Grove Press American edition by over two decades. Despite its condition showing signs of age, this edition is a collector’s gem, offering a unique glimpse into the controversial early circulation of this seminal work.
