[BASQUIAT, Jean-Michel.] BURROUGHS, William S.
The Western Lands.
The Western Lands.
Stock Code 119215
New York, Viking, 1987.
inscribed to Jean-Michel Basquiat
An exceptional presentation copy inscribed to Jean-Michel Basquiat:'for Jean-Michel / all the best / for all the new years / William S. Burroughs / 12/19/87'.
First edition, presentation copy inscribed in crayon on the half-title; 8vo (228 x 150 mm, 9 x 6 in); stain to the fore-edge that appears to be a former owner's blood; black paper-covered boards, green cloth spine, titles to spine in bronze and black, light pulling to head, minor wear to boards and tapping to corners, illustrated dust-jacket, small chip to upper flap-fold, light softening to head of spine, light wear to extremities, crease to rear panel, soiling and light ink marks to verso, a very good copy; xii, 260pp
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