Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller – Signed with Drawing First American Edition, Third Printing, Grove Press, 1961
This copy of Tropic of Cancer is inscribed by Henry Miller to a colleague, accompanied by a unique drawing. The book itself is in fine condition, while the original dust jacket is very good, showing only minor wear to the spine and edges. A rare signed edition of Miller’s iconic work.
Tropic of Cancer, an autobiographical novel by Henry Miller, gained notoriety for its explicit sexuality, sparking social controversy that ultimately contributed to the advancements in free speech protection within literature that we often take for granted today.
Originally published in 1934 by the Obelisk Press in Paris, France, the book faced a ban in the United States.It wasn’t until the 1961 publication by Grove Press in the U.S. that the novel triggered obscenity trials, challenging American laws on pornography during the early 1960s. Following a 1964 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that deemed the book non-obscene, Tropic of Cancer was recognized as a significant piece of 20th-century literature. Presented here is a unique inscribed first American Edition, featuring a drawing by Henry Miller, adding to the book’s rich history.
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