Hasheesh: The Herb Superb. Volume Two of The Herb Dangerous. High Historical Writings for the Modern Haschischin.
San Francisco, CA: Level Press, ND [ Copyright 1973 ]. First Edition thus. Softcover. Octavo. Not paginated. Approx 180pp. Illustrated white wrappers lettered in black. Multi-color and b&w illustrations. A collection of drug writings. Includes Crowley's lengthy translation of Baudelaire's prose-poem "The Poem of Hashish" reprinted from The Equinox. From the collection of Clive Harper with his discreet book-label neatly tipped in at the rear. Harper is well- known as the bibliographer of Austin Osman Spare, for updating the Aleister Crowley bibliography in the 2011 Teitan Press collection of Gerald Yorke's writings, and as someone who has lent his expertise to numerous other publications. Light shelf wear and discoloration to covers, edges a bit chafed, page edges darkened, pages lightly toned but unmarked. Overall a tight, clean VG+ copy of a fragile work (note it will have to be handled carefully if it is to stay intact). Scarce. Item #68217
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