Chopper by Peter Cave, First Edition paperback 1971, New English Library

This is the most sought after of the New English Library (NEL) paperback pulp biker novels of the 1960s and '70s, with the best cover.

This is a rare first edition from 1971 (it was reprinted many times subsequently). This copy is complete and together, but there is wear to the spine and there is handwriting on the inside front cover and also the last page of the text! Please see photos.

As with all NEL novels, which were cheaply mass produced, the newsprint-type paper has yellowed. The cover is creased and there is age-related wear visible (these books are over half a century old!).

Book measures 7 1/8 x 4 3/8 inches (18 x 11 cm).