This is a rare and precious first edition hardcover copy of Jack Kerouac's "Visions of Gerard". Published in 1963 by Farar, Straus and Company in New York, this book is a must-have for any literature enthusiast. The author's unique style and vivid descriptions make this a great addition to any collection. The book is in fair to good shape, with tight binding and very few real signs of page yellowing. However, there are bits of handwriting on the back cover and a couple of small doodles here and there (see photos). There is also a bit of white paint on the front cover as well as on the top edges of the pages as seen in the last photo here. The top corner of the paper wrapping is also a bit torn (see photos).Despite these small flaws, however, this rare Kerouac first edition would be a cool and valuable addition to the bookshelf of any Beat fan.