In Cold Blood by Truman Capote | First Edition, First Printing (1965, Random House) | Original 5.95 Jacket | True Crime Classic
This is a verified First Edition, First Printing (1965) of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, published by Random House, New York.
A defining work of American literature, In Cold Blood recounts the 1959 Clutter family murders in Holcomb, Kansas, and is widely regarded as the first “nonfiction novel.”
This copy retains the original dust jacket with $5.95 price, a key indicator of authenticity. “First Printing” is clearly stated on the copyright page, and the book was manufactured by H. Wolff Book Manufacturing Co., as in all true firsts.
Edition Details:
- Publisher: Random House, 1965
- Edition: First Edition, First Printing
- Price: $5.95 printed on dust jacket flap
- Printer: H. Wolff Book Manufacturing Co.
- Binding: Maroon cloth with silver spine lettering
- Jacket design: Classic tan, black, and maroon typography
Condition:
Very Good+ condition overall. Dust jacket lightly toned with mild edge wear. Boards and pages clean and tight. Price intact. Protected in mylar sleeve.
A highly collectible first printing of Capote’s modern masterpiece — perfect for collectors, investors, or display.