Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Portable Jack Kerouac by Jack Kerouac in a new archival wrap. First Edition described, 1995 Viking. First Printing with full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink, lightly soiled page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free endpaper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear. First state jacket with $27.95 price and 0395 date code on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
A collection of excerpts from Kerouac’s “Legend of Duluoz” offers a chronological tour of his life and includes Visions of Gerard, Doctor Sax, Vanity of Duluoz, On the Road, Visions of Cody, Tristessa, and The Dharma Bums.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
