Books

The second printing from September 1935, within the original plain grey wrappers, unlettered" ("within" being the best description as the glue no longer holds the spine of the wrapper to the text block). The covers and spine are one piece, the spine creased and slightly chipped, awaiting repair. Some leaves roughly opened. Subsequent printings took place in Hungary not France.

Tropic of Cancer is a semi-autobiographical novel by Henry Miller, first published in 1934. It is widely considered an important work of 20th-century literature, noted for its candid portrayal of Miller's life, its potently individualistic voice, and its frank discussions of sexuality, which have led to legal battles and debates about censorship.