Kerouac, Jack

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ISBN: 9780872862692
San Francisco: City Lights Books, 1992. Lawrence Ferlinghetti. First edition. Softcover. "The original manuscript of this book, written between 1954 and 1965, has been in the safekeeping of City Lights all the years since Kerouac's death in 1969."(back cover) Published almost a quarter century after his death, this is a compilation of poems of various lengths & subjects by Jack Kerouac. With an introduction by Allen Ginsberg & a cover painting by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. #48 in the legendary Pocket Poets Series, whose earlier numbers include Ginsberg's Howl. This first edition copy is among those in the very first print run with an error of ommission: The name "Kerouac" is missing from the spine. An extremely rare version of a late Kerouac collectible item, in fine condition with moderate wear to covers & creases at top right corner of front cover. Fine [Item #1589]