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BOOK: Remainder Mark (Spray to Lower Edges); Spine, Boards Bumped; Light Shelf Rub to Boards; Edges Lightly Soiled. DUST JACKET: Light Scratch on Front Panel; Moderate Gouge/Scratch on Rear Panel; Lightly Creased; Lightly Chipped; In Archival Quality Jacket Cover. SUB-TITLE: A Novel. BOOK NUMBER: 1085. DESIGNED BY: Wilma Robin. SYNOPSIS: Kurt Vonnegut takes you back one million years, to A.D. 1986--and the beginning of the human race. Kurt Vonnegut lives and works on the Island of Manhattan. He was born in Indianapolis in 1922 and holds a master's degree in anthropology from The University of Chicago. He has been to the Galapagos Islands on a cruise.

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

Edges a bit browned. A handsome copy! ; 8vo; 295 pages.

A fine first-print copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. Clean and tight copy. The unclipped dustjacket is near-fine with very light rubbing to the panels or would also be fine. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. Shipped free within the USA via Media Mail.

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 .

(! 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.

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.

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.