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The Marijuana Papers: An examination of marijuana in society, history and literature.
London: Panther Books, 1969. First UK edition. Wrps. (no UK hardcover issued), 475pp. + ads.
A substantially revised edition of the first American edition (1966), including contributions from Steve Abrams (the book is accompanied by a tls from Solomon to Abrams, dated December 18, 1968, relating to his contribution “on the U.K. cannabis scene”); Timothy Leary (“The Politics, Ethics, and Meaning of Marijuana”); William Burroughs (“Points of Distinction between Sedative and Consciousness-expanding Drugs”); Allen Ginsberg (“First Manifesto To End The Bringdown”); Terry Southern; Paul Bowles; Andrew Weil and Norman Zinberg; Alfred R. Lindesmith; and others.
Pages slightly age-toned; minor wear to head of backstrip, o/w a tight, Very Good plus copy. Light creasing to Solomon’s letter, with random notes in Abrams’ hand to verso.
