Description
Signed first edition, first printing of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, with an exceptional inscription from the author about drinks being spilled on this copy.
Octavo, [8], 343pp. Maroon cloth, title in gilt on spine, author’s initials on front cover. Top edge stained blue. Stated “First Printing” on copyright page. Solid text block. Previous ownership inscription in pencil on the front free endpaper. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $5.95 retail price on front flap and “1/66” at bottom, light wear to head and tail of spine.
Inscribed by the author on the half-title: “For Hal, Who not only ruined this book but wasted his gin. Tru.”
Gin stain noticeable on top stain and endpapers, with minimal impact to text block. Signed again by the author on the title page. An excellent piece.
