Breakfast of Champions
Kurt Vonnegut · Delacorte Press / Seymour Lawrence, 1973 · First edition, first printing
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$99
Valued from 16 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $114 | $2,013 | $1,811 | $1,208 |
| Near fine | $99 | $1,750 | $1,575 | $1,050 |
| Very good | $86 | $1,488 | $1,339 | $893 |
| Good | $75 | $1,260 | $1,134 | $756 |
| Fair | $61 | $1,050 | $945 | $630 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Breakfast of Champions.
✓ Copyright page: “First printing—1973” stated
✓ Price: $7.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Dust jacket: red and yellow design by Bob Giusti with a yellow “A NOVEL” starburst; author photograph by Jill Krementz on the back panel
✓ Binding: orange cloth, author’s signature stamped in gilt on the front board, spine lettered in gilt and blue; yellow top stain
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Breakfast of Champions is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First printing—1973” stated ✓ Price: $7.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Dust jacket: red and yellow design by Bob Giusti with a yellow “A NOVEL” starburst; author photograph by Jill Krementz on the back panel ✓ Binding: orange cloth, author’s signature stamped in gilt on the front board, spine lettered in gilt and blue; yellow top stain The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Breakfast of Champions worth?
- $61–$114 unsigned, up to $2,013 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Breakfast of Champions worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Kurt Vonnegut is valued at about $1,750, against $99 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Breakfast of Champions?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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