Lot 55
 

VONNEGUT (Kurt) Slaughterhouse 5, first UK edition hardback book, first printing, dust-jacket, original publisher’s cloth, 8vo, published London: Jonathan Cape, 1970.

The author’s satirical novel, generally recognised as his most influential work, was adapted for the 1972 film of the same title directed by George Roy Hill. Although the film did not do well at the box office, it was critically acclaimed and won the Prix du Jury at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival.

Provenance:

The Collection of the late David Graham (1925-2024) who was an English actor and voice-artist best known for his portrayals of numerous classic Gerry Anderson supermarionation characters, Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig, the Daleks in Doctor Who, and other early television series including, The Avengers, The Saint and Danger Man.

Sold for £90


 

VONNEGUT (Kurt) Slaughterhouse 5, first UK edition hardback book, first printing, dust-jacket, original publisher’s cloth, 8vo, published London: Jonathan Cape, 1970.

The author’s satirical novel, generally recognised as his most influential work, was adapted for the 1972 film of the same title directed by George Roy Hill. Although the film did not do well at the box office, it was critically acclaimed and won the Prix du Jury at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival.

Provenance:

The Collection of the late David Graham (1925-2024) who was an English actor and voice-artist best known for his portrayals of numerous classic Gerry Anderson supermarionation characters, Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig, the Daleks in Doctor Who, and other early television series including, The Avengers, The Saint and Danger Man.