Offering a rare 1979 first edition softcover book titled "THE DOPE CHRONICLES 1850-1950" edited by Gary Silver. The book features striking cover art adapted from a 1923 Hearst’s International magazine illustration titled “Dope - The Slavemaker”. Inside this Jorge, comprehensive volume features a compilation of originally around 2,500 full pages cut up, edited and collaged news articles and illustrations related to the history of drug use in society over the mid 19th to mid-20th Centuries. Published by Harper & Row, this very cool Yellow Press book offers a unique insight into the drug history and point of view during that time period, making it a valuable addition to any antiquarian or collectible book collection. A fascinating deep dive into popular perception of that era’s drug culture, based on tens of hundreds of illustrations, and newspaper articles. Softcover, 287 pages chockablock with factoids and images. Approximately 8.5” x 11” x 1”. In great near pristine, gently used vintage shape. Please see photos for best description of condition. From clean, dry, smoke-free environment.