Burroughs, William S., et al

My Own Mag, No. 12

Barnet, Herts, UK: Jeff Nuttall, May 1965. First edition. Stapled Sheets. (Maynard & Miles, C112, pgs. 138-139) This issue of the legendary hand-crafted countercultural literary magazine includes 2 contributions by William S. Burroughs, an early version of The Last Words of Dutch Schultz with illustrations by Nuttall, & Letter to Sunday Times Apamorphine Times. With an illustrated page from the victorian-era My Own Magazine stapled to the front cover; various geometric shapes cut out of front 2 pages. Various colored mimeo paper sheets stapled across top. Original issues of My Own Mag are among the rarest & most important relics of WSB's many contributions to the '60s underground press. This copy is in fine condition, with a few small closed tears to left margin of front sheet, small crease on lower right corner of front sheet, missing edge of lower right rectangular cut-out of second page, not affecting images or text on either side. Some small tears & yellowing to vintage pages were in that condition as inserted into this hand-assembled, notoriously delicate item. Staples beginning to rust. A superb WSB collectible. Fine [Item #1512]