Signed First Edition Book: Hand-Signed by Kurt Vonnegut (Slapstick — Factory Sealed Franklin Library Edition)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of American literature history, satirical science fiction lore, and fine leather-bound book collector ephemera: an official Franklin Library Signed First Edition copy of Slapstick, or Lonesome No More!, hand-signed on an internal preliminary leaf by literary icon Kurt Vonnegut.
A master of 20th-century literature, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (1922–2007) captured global acclaim for his distinct blend of dark satire, humanism, and speculative fiction. Published in 1976 by The Franklin Library exclusively for members of The Signed First Edition Society, Slapstick presents an apocalyptic tale centered on Dr. Wilbur Swain, the last President of the United States, exploring themes of loneliness, artificial extended families, and human connection.
This luxury volume is bound in full genuine dark brown leather featuring striking 22kt gold-stamped cover artwork depicting an Empire State Building motif with skyline elements. The spine includes raised hubs, gilded title lettering reading "SLAPSTICK / VONNEGUT", and an official gold-stamped edition designation:
"SIGNED EDITION"
Crafted to premium archival standards, the volume features full gilded page edges, archival acid-neutral paper, silk moiré endpapers, and a sewn-in satin ribbon page marker.
Preserved in brand-new, untouched condition, the book remains completely factory sealed in its original publisher shrinkwrap, guaranteeing pristine protection for the leather binding, gilding, and internal author signature.
This sealed leather-bound volume serves as an essential centerpiece for Kurt Vonnegut completists, modern literature archivists, and fine signed edition displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1976 FRANKLIN LIBRARY SIGNED FIRST EDITION: Deluxe genuine leather true first printing of Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slapstick.
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DELUXE BOOKMAKING FEATURES: Bound in dark brown leather with 22kt gold cover graphics, raised spine hubs, and full gilded page edges.
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FACTORY SEALED CONDITION: Brand new and untouched, fully enclosed in original publisher's protective shrinkwrap.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY KURT VONNEGUT: Authentically autographed by Kurt Vonnegut on the publisher's preliminary signature page (preserved unopened under publisher seal).
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FRANKLIN LIBRARY GUARANTEE: Official limited edition published exclusively for The Signed First Edition Society, certified on the spine (SIGNED EDITION).
