London, Gollancz, 1963. The first British edition of one of his greatest novels, which manages to both condemn and celebrate science, religion and the human race in general. "A quietly satirical consideration of mankind and its need for sympathy and compassion, proposing that we live by foma, lies that make for human happiness." One of Pringle's 100 best science fiction novels. Also nominated for the Hugo Award, and chosen by the Modern Library as one of the best 100 novels of the 20th century. Signed by Vonnegut with a self-caricature. Minor bowing to boards and the page signatures are darkening unevenly; near fine in a very good, price-clipped dust jacket with mild edge sunning and a few tiny edge chips. Uncommon; rare signed. In a custom clamshell case. [#029018] SOLD