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Franklin Library, 1984. First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark green leather First Edition of John Updike's popular book, signed by the author. With marbled endpapers, gold gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. Two very minor marks on the page edges not affecting the gilt; otherwise fine and unread with no sign the bookmark has ever been moved. This book was made into the successful movie by the same name starring Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne, alongside Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice).

Frank Hallman, 1974. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Acetate Dustjacket. A beautiful Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. Adult literature. Numbered 46 of 250 Limited Edition copies. Subtitled: "Upon Receiving The Swingers Life Club Membership Solicitation." Oblong 4to. In dark red cloth in fine unread condition.

17th Century Day Committee of the Town of Ipswich, 1968. Limited Numbered First Edition. Wraps. Fine/Fine in Fine Custom Slipcase. Printed wrappers. One of 50 numbered copies signed by the author, this is #49. Composed by John Updike for Performance on Seventeenth-Century Day August 3rd, 1968 in Ipswich, Mass. In fine condition with natural aging to the pages, very nice. In an acetate dustjacket in a loden green cloth custom slipcase. Quite scarce in this condition.

Palaemon Press Limited, 1982. Limited Lettered First. Printer Wrapper. Fine/Fine. A lovely Limited Lettered First Edition signed by the author. Lettered G of 26 Limited Lettered copies of a total 150 Numbered and Lettered editions. In fine black soft cover, this is collection of three poems, 8 pp. In a fine decorative tissue dustjacket. A handsome and scarce copy.

Northridge, CA, U.S.A.: Lord John Press, 1984. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. Fine. A beautiful Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the late John Updike on the limitation page and numbered #15 of 150 numbered copies. From the library of the late Herb Yellin who was the founder and publisher of Lord John Press, the publisher of this book. The book is in fine condition and bound in fine red cloth. Includes 33 unnumbered pages. Consists of twelve poems and essays that are generally light-hearted. Also issued in a deluxe edition of which there were 50 copies.

Northridge California: Lord John Press, 1984. Limited Signed and Numbered. Hardcover. Near Fine+/No dust jacket issued. Numbered 15 out of 50 and signed, in red ink, by John Updike. In fine condition with the faintest touch of rubbing to edges. Embossed emblem on contents page. Contents include: Overheard in Widener, How to Watch a Crew Race, Professor Harlow Shapley Warbles the Praises of Natural Sciences 115, "My head was whirling when I went", Lines, The Summer Reader, Lines on the passing of the Jackolantern, Reverie, I Like to Sing Also, Ballade for Subway Sitters, "With the River Charles", and "The world, my son, is huge and hard and hot". Designed and printed by Allan Kornblum of The Toothpaste Press. Binding by Campbell-Logan. Paper is Frankfurt White. The Spectrum type was handset by Denise Grimsman.

Northridge California: Lord John Press, 1982. Near Fine+/No dust jacket issued. Numbered 15 out of 100 and signed, in red ink, by John Updike on colophon. Please note that the boards are more beige in color than appears in pictures provided. Beige cloth over black leatherette backs strip. Near Fine+ condition. From the personal estate of Herb Yellin. Herb Yellin, widely recognized as one of the most influential publishers in contemporary times, dedicated himself to crafting collector's edition publications. The imprint of his press, Lord John Press, specializes in compiling smaller works from renowned authors-poems, short stories, essays-meticulously presenting them in the highest caliber collector's editions. From page quality to typesetting and cover board designs, Yellin's commitment to excellence was unwavering. His prolific publishing extended to a significant volume of John Updike's works, leading the author to jest that in the event of losing his library, Herb Yellin could serve as a… Read More

Northridge California: Lord John Press, 1986. Limited Numbered Signed Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No dust jacket issued. Book linen boards have the faintest hint of wear, negligable, else fine. Gorgeous interior, paper and typesetting, as to be expected from the publisher, Lord John Press. This is #15 (Herb Yellin's copy) of a limited run of 250. From the personal estate of Herb Yellin. Herb Yellin, widely recognized as one of the most influential publishers in contemporary times, dedicated himself to crafting collector's edition publications. The imprint of his press, Lord John Press, specializes in compiling smaller works from renowned authors-poems, short stories, essays-meticulously presenting them in the highest caliber collector's editions. From page quality to typesetting and cover board designs, Yellin's commitment to excellence was unwavering. His prolific publishing extended to a significant volume of John Updike's works, leading the author to jest that in the event of losing his library,… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 2000. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine in Acetate Cover. A beautiful First trade edition signed by the author on the front free endpaper. In lovely gold cloth with silver titles. With a fine dustjacket complete with the original price and protected by an acetate wrapper. Includes twelve short stories and a novella-length sequel to his Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom novels. 359 pp. A very nice copy.

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1976. First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome olive leather First Edition by one of America's greatest contemporary writers. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. In fine unread condition. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice). His most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the American Book Award and another Pulitzer. A significant author.

Helsinki: Eurographica, 1986. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cardboard Wrappers. As New/As New. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the title page, "John Updike, 1986." Numbered 259 of 350 Limited Edition Signed copies. In white stiff wrappers, the book is like new and unread. With a charcoal blue dustjacket with black titles also in very fine condition. With a fine clear acetate dustjacket over all. Three stories ("Slippage", "Made in Heaven," "The Wallet") in a total of 68 pp. A beautiful copy.

Northridge, California: The Lord John Press, 1978. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth & Boards. Fine. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. Numbered 230 of 300 Limited Numbered copies. In beautiful red cloth and black marble boards. A short story of 21 pp. A nice copy.

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1989. Limited First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark blue leather First Edition signed by John Updike. This book is the memoir of this well-known American author. In fine unread condition with moire silk endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. The gold gilt edges are perfect and the ribbon looks as it has never been moved. Author of "Rabbit Run," "Rabbit at Rest," "Rabbit Redux.

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1994. Limited First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome brown leather Limited First Edition SIGNED by one of America's greatest contemporary writers, John Updike. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes an introduction not included in the trade edition. In fine unread condition. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice); his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," "Memories of the Ford Administration," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he also won the Pulitzer Prize along with the 1981 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the 1990 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and the… Read More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1978. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Fine. A very nice Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. In near fine green and cream cloth in a fine dustjacket, in a near fine slipcase. There is mild staining on the top back cover, covered by the dustjacket, and a front mild stain on the front slipcase; otherwise fine/fine/fine. Numbered 288 of 350 Limited Edition copies. In unread condition. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice); his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he also won the Pulitzer Prize along with the 1981 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the 1990 National Book Critics Circle Award for… Read More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine+/Fine in Near Fine Slipcase. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the limitation page. Numbered 390 of 450 specially bound copies printed on special paper and signed. A story about the adventures of the Reverend Tom Marshfield -- literate, charming, sexual -- whose outrageous behavior with the ladies of his flock scandalizes his parish. The book is bound in dark red and brown cloth and is in fine unread condition but for a light erasure mark (formerly ink?) on the bottom edge; otherwise the book is clean and very bright with a nice dark topstain on the top page edge. With a fine dustjacket in a fine acetate cover. And in a near fine slipcase with only two tiny dark pinpricks on the front panel; otherwise very nice and very solid. A wonderful set.

Franklin Library, 2000. First Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark purple leather First Edition signed by the author. Still in the original shrinkwrap. A modern telling of the story of Hamlet of Shakespeare's tragedy. In fine unread condition with marbled endpapers, gold gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. This edition limited to 1,000 Signed copies. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice), his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the American Book Award and another Pulitzer. A significant author.

Cambridge: Halty Feguson, 1979. Limited Numbered First Edition. Printer Wrapper. Fine. A lovely Limited Numbered Signed First signed by author. In handsewn French marble wrappers. With publisher's announcement of publication laid in. Numbered 233 of 250 Limited Edition copies. 24 pp. Measures 8 1/2" x 6 1/4". A nice copy of Updike's poetry.

Alfred A. KnopF, 1965. First Edition. Cloth & Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine in Mylar Cover. A handsome First Edition short novel by one of the masters of American fiction. In olive green cloth & boards, the book is quite clean with red topstain on the top page edge and only the slightest of bumps at the corners and light tinges of fading at the cover edges. The colorful dustjacket is complete with the original price ($3.95) but with brown discoloration at the top edge of the front panel, the bottom edge of the back and inside. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice), his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the American Book Award and another Pulitzer. Read More

London: Victor Gollancz, 1959. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine+/Near Fine in Archival Plastic. A collection of light verse inscribed by John Updike on the front free endpaper in blue ink: "Here it is The Carpentered Hen [underlined] for the Scranton Public Library and Marjorie Rees. John Updike." In black cloth, the book is in fine unread condition but for natural browning to the pages and a touch of a bump to the lower spine. The dustjacket is complete and in fine condition but for a touch of sunning to the spine and light soiling and wrinkling (at the upper edge). Overall a very nice copy.