Bluebeard
For a first trade edition, first printing of Bluebeard by Kurt Vonnegut (Delacorte Press, 1987), the first point to check: Copyright page: “First trade edition” stated, with the note “A signed first edition of this book has been privately printed by The Franklin Library”.
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How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Bluebeard.
✓ Copyright page: “First trade edition” stated, with the note “A signed first edition of this book has been privately printed by The Franklin Library”
✓ Price: $17.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Dust jacket: cowboy boot illustration by Jeff Adams, “KURT VONNEGUT” in white on a red band, “Bluebeard” on a torn-paper strip
✓ Binding: blue paper boards with black cloth spine, gilt spine lettering, author’s facsimile signature stamped in gilt on the front board, red endpapers
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Bluebeard is a first trade edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First trade edition” stated, with the note “A signed first edition of this book has been privately printed by The Franklin Library” ✓ Price: $17.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Dust jacket: cowboy boot illustration by Jeff Adams, “KURT VONNEGUT” in white on a red band, “Bluebeard” on a torn-paper strip ✓ Binding: blue paper boards with black cloth spine, gilt spine lettering, author’s… The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of Bluebeard?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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