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Lot 432

UPDIKE, John (1932-2009). Assorted Prose. New York; Alfred A. Knopf, 1965.

Estimate: $100 - $200
Current Bid
$50

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UPDIKE, John (1932-2009). Assorted Prose. New York; Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. 8vo. [330] pp. Publisher's full yellow cloth, front board and spine stamped in silver, spine stamped in gilt, rear board stamped in blind, publisher's unclipped ("$5.95") dust jacket.

Condition

Minor rubbing to cloth; jacket spine toned and lightly chipped, some toning, faint soiling, light edgewear to jacket panels. Near fine. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY JOHN UPDIKE ON AN INSERTED LEAF FOR "THE FIRST EDITION CIRCLE." Laid-in is a presentation card for The First Edition Circle. 

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