Info-Psychology.
LA: Falcon Press, 1987. Softbound. Later printing. A revised edition of Exo-Psychology. Signed by Leary. Near fine. More about Info-Psychology
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Multilevel Measurement of Interpersonal Behavior.
Berkeley: Psychological Consultation Service, 1956. 4to. Softbound (only issued softbound). First edition of Leary's first solely-authored book (preceded only by a play he co-wrote in college in 1942). Written in conjuction with his first full-length book, Interpersonal Diagnosis of Personality, but published before it, this book is the result of... More about Multilevel Measurement of Interpersonal Behavior
The Politics of Consciousness Expansion.
Cambridge, MA: Harvard Review, 1963. Offprint from the The Harvard Review, Vol. 1, No. 4, Summer 1963. First separate printing, one of a small number of copies for the author's use. "Make no mistake: the effect of consciousness-expanding drugs will be to transform our concepts of human nature, of human... More about The Politics of Consciousness Expansion
Press release announcing the formation of The League for Spiritual Discovery.
n.p.:n.p., [1966]. 4to. 5-page mimeo stapled at the corner. Information paper authored primarily by Leary and distributed to the press at League headquarters in Greenwich Village in Oct. 1966 when this religion based on the use of LSD was formed (and the month when LSD was declared illegal). Includes much..... More about Press release announcing the formation of The League for Spiritual Discovery
Record Booklet for Interpersonal Diagnosis of Personality.
Berkeley: Psychological Consultation Services, ca. 1956. 4to. Single sheet folded once to make four pages. First edition. A form created by Leary for use in interpersonal diagnosis of personality. Reproduces one large Interpersonal Diagnostic Circle that Leary devised for measuring characteristics of personality (also prints eight smaller circles). One of... More about Record Booklet for Interpersonal Diagnosis of Personality
''Reactions to Psilocybin Administered in a Supportive Environment.''
n.p.:n.p., [1963]. Offprint from the Dec. 1963 issue of The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. First separate printing, one of a small number of copies for the author's use. Detailed early account of Leary's pioneering experiments with hallucinogenic mushrooms at Harvard. The first research where the drug was given..... More about ''Reactions to Psilocybin Administered in a Supportive Environment.''
Complete set of Ludlow Library drug-themed notecards.
SF: Fitz Hugh Ludlow Memorial Library, 1974. Twelve folding notecards featuring rare graphics of opium smokers and other drug images from the 19th Century and earlier. The wrap-around band is lacking. Fine. More about Complete set of Ludlow Library drug-themed notecards
Psychedelics Reimagined.
[Brooklyn, NY]: Autonomedia, [1999]. First edition of this trade Paperback Original. Introduction by Timothy Leary. Inscribed by Lyttle. As new. More about Psychedelics Reimagined
Psychedelics: A Collection of the Most Exciting New Material on Psychedelic Drugs.
NY: Barricade Books, [1994]. First edition of this trade Paperback Original. Nicely inscribed by Lyttle: "For ---, Past, present & future---my words are my heart. Thomas Lyttle March 2002." As new. More about Psychedelics: A Collection of the Most Exciting New Material on Psychedelic Drugs
Marijuana-Hashish Epidemic and Its Impact on United States Security.
U. S. Government Printing Office, 1974. Softbound. First edition. A Senate report on the marijuana "problem." Spine faded, very good. More about Marijuana-Hashish Epidemic and Its Impact on United States Security
Spoof matchbook cover advertising ''Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes.''
Providence, RI: Model(?)Art Co., 1958. Beat-era marijuana spoof item: "Marri-Warner Tobacco Co. Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes A Blend of Selected Leaves and Processed Poppy." Also states: "The Smoke That Sends You" and "Fly High With Old Reefer." This brand "sold only to undiscriminating smokers" promises to give you "happy dream... More about Spoof matchbook cover advertising ''Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes.''
Heroin.
Berkeley: Neon Sun, 1972. Softbound. First edition. A collection of poems, many about heroin use. Drawings by David Kelso. Fine. More about Heroin
Excerpts from the Anonymous Diary of a New York Youth.
n.p.: Privately published by the author, 1961. Pamphlet. First edition of the author's first book. Presentation copy inscribed to beat poet and publisher, Bill Margolis: "To Bill who swings so beautifully Taylor Mead." Mead was active in the NYC counterculture before appearing in several of Warhol's films and becoming one... More about Excerpts from the Anonymous Diary of a New York Youth
Packet advertising ''Coca Wine and Sachet Powders" from Theodore Metcalf, ca. 1910.
n.p.:n.p., [1907]. Envelope printed on both sides with one side featuring a color illustration of a woman and a coca plant, and the other side printing: "Metcalf's Coca Wine A Wonderful Restorative of Vocal Mental and Natural Powers. Assuages thirst and hunger and promotes digestion. For loss of Sleep and..... More about Packet advertising ''Coca Wine and Sachet Powders" from Theodore Metcalf, ca. 1910
Homeboy.
NY: Random House, [1990]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition of the author's first and only book. Widely praised novel about prison life and the San Francisco drug underworld. As new. More about Homeboy
Homeboy.
[London]: Chatto & Windus, [1990]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First British edition of the author's first and only book. Widely praised novel about prison life and the San Francisco drug underworld. Corner of half-title page clipped, acidic paper slightly toned, else near fine. More about Homeboy
Official Internal Revenue Tax Stamp from the 1930's, for "Practitioner Dispensing Opium, etc.''
n.p.:n.p.,n.d. Small certificate (nicely printed with ornamental border) allowing doctors to dispense opiates, etc. Fine. More about Official Internal Revenue Tax Stamp from the 1930's, for "Practitioner Dispensing Opium, etc.''
Opium: A World Menace.
Boston: Privately published, 1921. Pamphlet. First edition. Anti-drug tract from the then District Attorney of Suffolk County, MA. Discrete owner's name stamped to front cover, vertical center crease, couple of passages marked in the margin, very good. More about Opium: A World Menace
Original vintage print photograph of Lou Reed shooting up on stage at Winterland, 1974.
SF: Michael Zagaris, 1974. The photograph shows a blonde, bespectacled Lou Reed using the microphone cord to tie himself off while he injects a syringe into his right arm. This print is from the archive of Jon Goodchild, the original art director for OZ magazine until he was lured to... More about Original vintage print photograph of Lou Reed shooting up on stage at Winterland, 1974
The Peyote Story.
Hollywood: Wilshire Book Co., 1966. Softbound (only issued softbound). Second printing. Fine. More about The Peyote Story
The Program: Jerry Rubin for Mayor of Berkeley.
[Berkeley: Rubin for Mayor Committee, 1967]. 8vo (we've also encountered a slightly larger format version of this---no priority known). Pamphlet. First edition of the author's first book. A promotional booklet for Rubin's campaign for mayor of Berkeley, stating his positions on the draft, marijuana, Vietnam, abortion, and more. Nicely designed... More about The Program: Jerry Rubin for Mayor of Berkeley
In Search of the Magic Mushroom.
London: Peter Owen, [1972]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First British edition (preceding the American). The author travels through Mexico looking for (and experimenting with) hallucinogenic mushrooms. Illustrated with drawings. Discrete owner's name, else fine in dust jacket with a short tear to front panel and a couple of small stains... More about In Search of the Magic Mushroom
Poster by underground cartoonist Dave Sheridan featuring an illustration of Uncle Sam as "Dealer McDope" saying: "Don't Cop Out. Register, Then Vote.''
n.p.:n.p., [1972]. Issued in support of the 1972 Marijuana Initiative. Printed in many colors against a blue background. Fine (approx. 23" x 18"). More about Poster by underground cartoonist Dave Sheridan featuring an illustration of Uncle Sam as...
Bumper sticker for the 1974 Michigan Marijuana Initiative with marijuana leaf logo.
n.p.:n.p., [1972]. "Re-Legalize Marijuana." Printed in green on white stock. Near fine. More about Bumper sticker for the 1974 Michigan Marijuana Initiative with marijuana leaf logo
The State of Michigan vs. John Sinclair.
[Ann Arbor: Artists' Workshop Press, 1968]. Legal-size mimeographed sheets, stapled at the edge. First edition. Limited to 250 copies. Distributed for free to garner support for John Sinclair who was on the verge of receiving a 10 year sentence for two joints of marijuana. This prints the legal briefs prepared... More about The State of Michigan vs. John Sinclair