VONNEGUT, Kurt "Slaughterhouse-Five" [Delacorte Press, 1969] 1st Edition

VONNEGUT, Kurt. Slaughterhouse-Five; or, The Children's Crusade.

New York: Delacorte Press, 1969. First Printing. 8.5" x 5.75", 186pp. Hardcover in original dust jacket. Clean and unmarked, small orange smudge on bottom edge. Dust jacket not price clipped; minor general browning and a half-dollar sized spot on jacket, likely from oil. Very Good/Very Good.

A landmark of modern American fiction, Slaughterhouse-Five blends time-travel science fiction with autobiographical reflections on the bombing of Dresden, war, and human resilience. First editions are highly prized, especially those with original dust jackets. Its literary importance, iconic status in the counterculture, and enduring relevance make this a centerpiece for any serious Vonnegut collection.