Description
First edition, first printing of Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey.
Thick octavo, [viii], 628pp. Speckled blue cloth, title in green and blue on spine. Stated “First published in 1964” on copyright page. This is the first state, with the publisher’s imprint listed on the half title page. Solid text block, a fine example. Previous ownership bookplate to front free endpaper. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $7.50 retail price on front flap, and photo on rear cover credited to Hank Krangler. A near fine example with light shelf wear. Dust jacket designed by Paul Bacon. (Bruccoli & Clark I: 221)
