Henry Miller — Tropic of Cancer

London, John Calder, 1963. First edition. Cloth. The first U.K. edition of Henry Miller's controversial novel, in the original dust wrapper. The first U.K. edition, second impression, without the errata.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.Miller's 'Tropic' novels were first published by the Obelisk Press in Paris during the 1930s, due to the obscenity laws in the States at the time, which resulted in the works being banned in the country.'Tropic of Cancer' is a novel regarded now as an important work in twentieth century literature, notorious for its candid sexuality.By Arthur Miller, an American author who was known for breaking with the literary forms of the day and developing a new type of semi-autobiographical novel. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very minor shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is a little head worn with small chips and closed tears, with tape repairs to the reverse. Light handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good.