Burroughs, William S. (as William Lee) / Maurice Helbrant. Junkie: Confessions of an Unredeemed Drug Addict / Narcotic Agent. Ace Double Books D-15. New York: Ace Books, 1953. First Edition / First Printing

Rare and highly collectible Ace Double paperback featuring the first appearance of William S. Burroughs’ landmark debut novel Junkie, published under the pseudonym “William Lee,” bound tête-bêche with Maurice Helbrant’s Narcotic Agent. One of the iconic early Beat Generation paperbacks and among the most sought-after Ace Doubles.

Original pictorial wrappers with classic mid-century pulp cover art. Moderate wear, rubbing, creasing, and edge chipping to covers and spine; spine shows wear and small losses at ends. Interior toned as usual with age but generally clean and complete. A solid, authentic collector copy of an important Burroughs first edition in its original 1953 Ace format.

Condition: Good. Original wrappers worn, rubbed, creased, and edge-chipped, with notable spine wear/splitting and small losses at spine ends. Covers remain bright and presentable. Pages age-toned as expected for 1953 pulp paper, but text appears complete and clean. Binding fragile but holding. A worn but solid collectible copy.