Up for bid is "SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE, OR THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE" by John Updike. This Limited Edition has been signed by the author at the front of the book. Handsomely bound in full brown leather ornately decorated in gilt, with raised bands on the spine, all page edges gilt, silk more endpapers, and a satin bookmark bound in. I purchased this book and many other signed limited editions from the original owner -- they are all unread. This book is in Near Fine con...dition, with a touch of rubbing to spine hubs. Unmarked but for author's signature. 173 pages. Illustrated by Alan E. Cober.Published by Franklin Library in 1978.Shipping is $4.00 Media Mail - U.S. only. Items usually shipped within 1-2 days of receiving payment. All of my books are well-packaged and shipped in a box. In order to keep shipping costs low, no insurance is included. Purchase of US Postal Service insurance is left to the discretion and responsibility of the buyer. Should you desire insurance, please let me know prior to making payment, and I will send a revised invoice reflecting updated S&H charges.