Signed book: Tropic of Capricorn. Paris: Obelisk Press, Published in August 1945, the first post-war edition of the book, printed from plates of the First Printing (February 1939), but on cheap war paper. Rebound crimson cloth hardcover, bound with original front wrapper, and yellow errata sheet proceeding title page, 6 x 8, 365 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “Henry Miller / for his friend Lillik as a forerunner of better things to come. For Lillik even the best is none too good. C'est un ami du coeur qui n'est rien d'un grand coeur. Henry 8/17/46-After a whirlwind campaign-money, money, money, money, money.” Toning to signed page, as well as uniform toning to all inside pages, total surface separation to front hinge (which is still attached), creasing to original cover, and sunning to rebound spine, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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