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"Tropic Of Cancer" by Henry Miller 1940 Rare First Pirated American Edition Vintage Hardcover Book 8" x 5 1/2" 322 Pages The book is in good minus condition free from rips, tears, bends, and writing. The end pages are lightly toned with some foxing and there are a few minor edge nicks on a couple of pages. The boards are in good minus condition with light edge toning and minimal wear. The title on the spine is faded. The binding is tight and square. This a Rare First Pirated American edition that was printed in Mexico in 1940 and issued without a Dust Jacket. Tropic of Cancer is a novel by Henry Miller that has been described as "notorious for its candid sexuality" and as responsible for the "free speech that we now take for granted in literature." It was first published in 1934 by the Obelisk Press in Paris, France, but this edition was banned in the United States.

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.