The Ace D-15 Edition of "Junkie" (1953)

New York: Ace Double Books (book, primary), 1953. 6.375" x 4.25" x 0.75", 149 pages for Junkie, 320 pages overall, softcover

Junkie by William S. Burroughs, as published by Ace Books, Inc. (New York City) in softcover, printed tête-bêche with Maurice Helbrant's Narcotic Agent, in 1953. Cover art by Al Rossi.

Burroughs first book, as "William Lee".

This copy was formerly owned by Asher D. Atchick, and was acquired acquired from Freeman’s Auctions.

There is another unsigned copy in the archive, is less crisp shape.

There is also a copy inscribed from Burroughs to Herbert Huncke in the archive.

M&M A1a
Shoaf Sec. I, No. 1
Schottlaender v4.A1.A

External Links: 

• Wikipedia: Junkie (novel)
• RealityStudio: Junkie