Burroughs' first novel, a pulp classic

(BURROUGHS, William).  LEE, William.  Junkie. New York: Ace, 1953.  First edition of Burroughs' first book, published under the pseudonym, "William Lee".  Bound dos-a-dos with Narcotic Agent by Maurice Helbrant.   $1300.

First edition of Burroughs' first novel, an underground sensation upon publication, eventually selling 113,000 copies.  A 50th anniversary edition was issued in 2003 by Penguin Books.  First editions are rare; this copy superbly preserved.