New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1959
The first novel by American author John Updike, preceded only by a collection of verse published the year before. Scarce signed.
First edition, first printing, signed by the author on the title-page; 8vo; publisher's cloth-backed boards, dust-jacket with portrait of the author to lower panel, chip from top edge of same, otherwise a near fine example.
First edition, first printing, signed by the author on the title-page; 8vo; publisher's cloth-backed boards, dust-jacket with portrait of the author to lower panel, chip from top edge of same, otherwise a near fine example.
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