Diary of a Drug Fiend.
Malton, Canada / New York, NY: Samuel Weiser Inc. / Dove Press, ND [ circa 1970 ]. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Octavo. xii + 368pp, Original pink cloth, with gilt title, etc. to spine. A lovely reprint edition of Crowley's famous novel dealing with the subject of heroin and cocaine addiction. This edition was a joint publishing venture between Samuel Weiser Publishing and the Dove Press, with which Kenneth Anger was associated. The dust jacket spine bears the name of both publishers, as well as the Dove Press logo, the title page has just the Dove Press imprint and logo. A tiny bruise to cloth at head of spine, a hint of shelf-dust to edges of text block, otherwise a bright, tight, clean near-Fine copy in near-Fine dust jacket (the white dust jacket is just a little darkened, a tiny spot to back panel. Not price clipped. Now protected by a removable mylar sleeve.) A truly exceptional copy - one that it would probably be possible to upgrade. Item #74699
Price: $185.00