first american edition (unauthorized), hardbound issue: a pirated edition, printed in Mexico and illegally distributed in the United States. signed by miller on front free endpaper: "Henry Miller / Chicago / 3/10/41." A clipped note of unknown origin tipped to the front pastedown explaining "The print run was ordered by Ben Abramson of the Argus Bookstore, Chicago and was carried out by Nat. Roth of the Aries Press (formerly Falcon Press) of Chicago ... This copy was the personal property of Mr. Roth and, since chapter heads are lacking, is doubtless a printer's proof."