NEW YORK NY: DELACORTE PRESS. FINE IN FINE DUST JACKET. PUB 1985. FIRST EDITION. HARDCOVER. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. D.J. IS FINE AND IS NOT PRICE-CLIPPED. A BEAUTIFUL CLEAN, BRIGHT, UNFADED COPY WITH NO REMAINDER MARK. .
First trade edition stated first printing of a fine hardcover in a near fine dustjacket with a small nick on the front cover, minor wear at the top front corner. Set in the Galapalos Islands, after a global financial disaster, the novel questions the human brain from an evolutionary perspective. Finished 2nd for the 1986 John W. Campbell Memorial Sci-Fi Award
Size: 8x5x1; Thank you for supporting Earthlight Books and independent bookstores. Hard cover with DJ. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear to boards and DJ, some wear to edges of DJ. Clean, tight binding. First edition. First printing. Full number line and/or stated 1st edition.
Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, New York, 1985. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 295 pages; 295pp, minimal to none shelf-wear, 8vo, dust jacket , in protective cover, a very nice copy for year published. Collectable. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Dust Jacket un-clipped. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 0385294166. ISBN/EAN: 9780385294164. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2269. . 9780385294164
New York: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo., 295pp. Sharp Stated First Trade Edition. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a bit of softness to the spine ends and slight toning to top board edges. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($16.95), has a touch of wear at the crown but is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, or tears. A very pretty collectable copy.
New York: Delacorte Press, 1985. First printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Octavo. 295 pages. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective Brodart Mylar. Quarter bound in black cloth titled in silver over pale gray paper covered boards.
8vo., 295pp. Sharp Stated First Trade Edition. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a bit of softness to the spine ends and slight toning to top board edges. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($16.95), has a touch of wear at the crown but is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, or tears. A very pretty collectable copy.
a first-edition treasure for fans of Kurt Vonnegut; book is unread; dust jacket has a very small nick on the top spine edge and a very small nick in the back cover
New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1985. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. 0385294166 . Edges a bit browned. A handsome copy! ; 8vo; 295 pages .
U.S.A.: Delacorte Pr, 1985. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. A tight and clean copy of the first printing. The dustjacket has a bit of rubbing to the rear panel or would also be fine. Very scarce to find first edition Vonnegut's in this condition. A tight and clean unmarked copy in unread collectible condition.
New York: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385294166 . Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Shelfwear on spine crown and heel. Foxing on top text block edge. Stated First Printing. ; 184 pages .
Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1985. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. (!st Trade Edition) Smaller, sturdy book, black cloth spine, gray boards, very bright gilt facsimile signature and asterik at bottom front right, silver lettering very bright on spine, blue color inside covers and adjacent end papers, 295 pages. DJ beneath mylar, glossy blue on most of front, spine and back, then a dark blue line of water with sail ship on back, black at bottom front, spine and back with two albatrosses on front. DJ has tiny light dents along front spine indentation. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book.
Dive into the evolutionary musings of Kurt Vonnegut with "Galápagos," a compelling first edition that showcases Vonnegut's unique blend of satire and science fiction. In this thought-provoking novel, Vonnegut transports readers a million years into the future, following the remnants of humanity stranded on the Galápagos Islands. Through sharp wit and keen observation, the narrative explores the themes of human folly and the quirks of evolution, suggesting that our brains may be more of a burden than a boon. Condition: Dust Jacket: Fine, with a striking cover design featuring iconic imagery that perfectly encapsulates the book's thematic essence. The jacket is crisp with bright, unfaded colors, showing only a minor indentation on the back cover but otherwise remains in excellent condition. Book: Binding & Pages: The book itself is in fine condition. The binding is tight and the boards are sharp, with no signs of wear. Edges: The edges are clean and well-preserved, with no signs of foxing or damage. The pages inside are pristine, indicating a well-maintained copy. As a first edition, this copy of "Galápagos" is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Vonnegut's work. With its insightful commentary and humorous take on the human condition, this novel remains a relevant and cherished piece in the canon of American literature. This first edition of "Galápagos" is not just a book but a piece of literary history, offering readers a chance to experience one of Kurt Vonnegut's most fascinating explorations of humanity's future. The fine condition of both the book and dust jacket makes it an excellent addition to any collection, promising to be a treasured item for years to come.
Signed by Vonnegut on the half-title page, with of course his characteristic "ass-terisk." Sharp copy, with remainder spray to bottom edge. The jacket has a half inch triangular closed tear bottom front panel.
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