ON THE ROAD
New York: The Viking Press, 1957. First Edition. Item #7693
First Printing. Octavo (21cm); black cloth, with titles stamped in white on spine; red topstain; dustjacket; [vi],310,[4]pp. Subtle fading to topstain, with a small moisture spot to same and some trivial rubbing to spine ends and center of front joint; still a tight, Near Fine copy. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $3.95), gently spine-sunned, showing wear along the edges and flap folds, mild dustiness to rear panel, with several short tears and attendant creases; an unrestored, Very Good+ example.
The author's second book, the quintessential "road novel," and the book that more than any other defined the Beat Generation. Basis for a recent film adaptation by Walter Salles, starring Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, and Kristen Stewart. Charters A2.a. 7693.
Price: $5,500.00