Description

[003601] Ali, Tariq et al (Eds). The Red Mole. ill. Steadman, Ralph et al. London: Relgocrest Ltd., 1970. First Edition. Elephant Folio. Paper Covers. Newspaper. Good. An incomplete run of The Red Mole (1970-1973), which developed out of the reincarnated Black Dwarf, then became Red Weekly, comprising the following issues – Vol. 1, No’s 1-11 and 13; Vol. 2, No’s 1, 2, 6, 8-12, No’s 35, 37, 41, 43, 52-64 (ie. 37 issues of 65); WITH three broadsides.

Generally in good condition with small nicks and tears and browning, 12pp up to number 52, when they become 8pp, the broadsides are [4]p. Volume 1, No.4 has a phone number to front cover and a tape stain to upper and lower cover, the later issues all have stab holes to gutter edge.

The earlier issues have interesting covers, with one by Ralph Steadman and several by ‘Till’ (presumably Peter Till). The Red Mole was the newspaper of the International Marxist Group, British section of the Fourth International. Lots of interesting articles with many on the north of Ireland, workers control, armed struggle in the developing world etc. Jisc shows the BL, Cam, Manchester, NLS and LSE all have complete runs (possibly others but no edition numbers shown)

Warwick Guide 2951; see Noyce 103