Huncke, Herbert

Huncke's Journal

New York, NY: The Poets Press, 1965. Matson, Erin. First edition. Stapled Wrappers. Signed by Herbert Huncke The first edition of the first published work of Herbert Huncke, who introduced William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg & Jack Kerouac to the NYC underworld & helped launch the Beat Generation. Published by Beat poet Diane Di Prima's press, this is among the very rarest Huncke collectibles. This is a particularly beautiful copy, in very fine condition with only creases & chips at spine edge, & staples beginning to rust. Signed by Herbert Huncke on the title page, in a clear, smooth script that indicates it is early, probably at or near the time of publication, since his later signatures are rather shaky & unsteady. A most wonderful item, the prize of any serious collector of this legendary writer. Very Fine [Item #1531]