first edition
1970 · London
by Vonnegut, Kurt
London: Jonathan Cape, 1970. Uncorrected Proof. Very Good+/Very Good. Uncorrected proof of the first British edition in trial proof dustwrapper after a design by Brian Edwards, rejected by the publisher, with an image of a Tralfamadorian, and close by a man with gun in holster holding a sword. The words "PROOF ONLY Provisional Publication Date 19th February 1970" on the rear flap. [Ahern APG Vonnegut 009c.] [vi], 186 pp. Pea green wraps with label on front wrap. Near Fine, lightly worn, with ink spot on front wrap, toning to wraps, prelims slightly creased, yellowing to jacket. Rare thus.
(Inventory #: 140940520)