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Miller has written "author's own copy" on the front wrappers of the unexpurgated set and includes a statement of ownership on the front flyleaf of each, beneath which he has written in pencil "uncastrated version". The expurgated set has no markings from Miller. It is of interest to note that the expurgated volumes simply leave blank spaces for the eliminated text; there was no attempt to close the missing sections by moving the typography. The unexpurgated set has "S.P." stamped on the rear wrappers indicating a pre-publication release; the other set has the price of 800 francs instead. From the personal library of Henry Miller.