NY, Ace, (1953). Burroughs' pseudonymous first book, a paperback original bound back-to-back with Maurice Helbrant's Narcotic Agent. Signed by Burroughs. Junkie was a straightforward narrative of Burroughs' experiences with drugs; the publisher chose to release it couched in an anti-drug context, as a first person example of the horrors of drug use, and bound with a narcotic agent's memoir. Small ink date (2/6) inside front cover; mild spine and cover creasing; still about near fine in wrappers. The beginning of one of the most influential literary careers of the second half of the 20th century. [#019133] SOLD