London, Sphere Books, Ltd. 1971,
Published by Peter Owen the previous year, this is the first Sphere Books edition.
First edition thus; square 8vo (133 x 133 mm); Introduction by John Lennon, black and white illustrations, the usual general age-toning; publisher's colour illustrated paperback covers, chipped around edges, spotting to verso of upper cover, otherwise very good; together with, loosely inserted, folded sheet of paper with a facsimile 'Statement' by John Lennon dated Ascot May 24th 1971; 'Grapefruit is a beautiful and profound book from the the genius of one of the worlds (sic) most important artists...'etc.
First edition thus; square 8vo (133 x 133 mm); Introduction by John Lennon, black and white illustrations, the usual general age-toning; publisher's colour illustrated paperback covers, chipped around edges, spotting to verso of upper cover, otherwise very good; together with, loosely inserted, folded sheet of paper with a facsimile 'Statement' by John Lennon dated Ascot May 24th 1971; 'Grapefruit is a beautiful and profound book from the the genius of one of the worlds (sic) most important artists...'etc.
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