First Edition of John Updike's First Novel The Poorhouse Fair; Signed by Him
The Poorhouse Fair.
Updike, John.
$350.00Item Number: 3493
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1958.
First edition of Updike’s first novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by John Updike on the title page. Fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with some wear to the spine and some chips to the rear panel. Jacket design by Harry Ford.
"Brilliant . . . Here is the conflict of real ideas; of real personalities; here is a work of intellectual imagination and great charity. The Poorhouse Fair is a work of art" (The New York Times Book Review).
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"I once did something right. I played first-rate basketball. I really did. And after you're first-rate at something, no matter what, it kind of takes the kick out of being second-rate": First Editions of Each Novel in John Updike’s Rabbit Tetralogy; Each Signed or Inscribed by John Updike; From the Library of Neighbor and Friend Jane Field
Updike, John.
Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; Rabbit At Rest; Licks of Love.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1960 - 1990.
First editions of each volume that comprise the Rabbit tetralogy. Octavos, 5 volumes. Each volume is signed or inscribed. Both Rabbit, Run and Rabbit Redux are inscribed by John Updike to his neighbor and friend Jane Field. The final three volumes are signed by John Updike. Each are fine in near fine condition to fine dust jackets. A very nice set with distinguished provenance.
Price: $3,000.00
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"With Many Thanks For Sharing His Witchlore" Inscribed First Edition of John Updike’s The Witches of Eastwick
Updike, John.
The Witches of Eastwick.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author to a friend, who aided Updike in researching witch publications, “For ___ ______ with many thanks for sharing his witchlore [witchlore printed out in Updike’s hand] with me all best, John Updike.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A nice association.
Price: $450.00
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Updike, John.
S.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author to journalist David Hepworth. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $125.00
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First Edition Of John Updike’s Collection of Golf Writings; Signed by Updike and with a Full Page Drawing by Illustrator Paul Szep
Updike, John; Illustrated by Paul Szep.
Golf Dreams: Writings on Golf.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.
First edition of this classic collection of golf stories by John Updike. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by John Updike on the title page. Additionally signed by the illustrator Paul Szep, who has drawn a full page sketch of John Updike. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $550.00
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First Edition of John Updike's First Novel The Poorhouse Fair; Inscribed by Him
Updike, John.
The Poorhouse Fair.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1958.
First edition of Updike’s first novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To R.F. Garnett Best wishes John Updike 2/12/68.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a tiny bit of wear to the spine crown. Jacket design by Harry Ford.
Price: $750.00
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First Edition of A Child's Calendar; Signed by Illustrator Nancy Ekholm Burkert
Updike, John.
A Child’s Calendar.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965.
First edition. Octavo, original red cloth. Signed by the illustrator, Nancy Ekholm Burkert on the half title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $375.00
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"If they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when the wood is dry?": First Edition of John Updike's First Novel The Poorhouse Fair; Signed by Him
Updike, John.
The Poorhouse Fair.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1958.
First edition of Updike’s first novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the title page with a transcription from Luke 23:31, which reads, “If they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when the wood is dry?” -Luke 23:31 John Updike.” The verse appears on the next page of this novel. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear to the spine extremities. Jacket design by Harry Ford.
Price: $1,500.00
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First Edition of John Updike's The Coup; Signed by Him
Updike, John.
The Coup.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1978.
First edition of “one of Updike’s boldest and most imaginative performances” (Newsweek). Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John Updike on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of wear. Jacket design by S. Neil Fujita.
Price: $45.00
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Inscribed by John Updike To His Friend With A Drawing Of Santa Claus
Updike, John.
More Matter: Essays and Criticism.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1999.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author to his friend and golfing partner in the year of publication, “For Peter Vermilze matters to be consumed in small tasty bites Merry Christmas John Updike 12/25/99." Updike has also drawn a nice drawing of Santa Claus. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $975.00
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First Edition of Memories of the Ford Administration; Signed by John Updike and Gerald Ford
Updike, John.
Memories of the Ford Administration.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John Updike. Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket.
Price: $600.00
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First Edition of A Month of Sundays; Inscribed by John Updike to His Neighbors
Updike, John.
A Month of Sundays.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the author to his neighbors Ken and Jane Field. A very sharp copy of Updike’s seventh novel.
Price: $200.00
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First Edition of Hoping for A Hoopoe; Inscribed by John Updike
Updike, John.
Hoping For A Hoopoe (The Carpentered Hen).
London: Victor Gollancz, 1959.
First British edition of the author’s first book, a book of poetry. Octavo, original black cloth. Inscribed by John Updike on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows some light wear to the extremities.
Price: $175.00
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First Edition Of John Updike’s Golf Dreams; Signed by Him
Updike, John; Illustrated by Paul Szep.
Golf Dreams: Writings on Golf.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.
First edition of this classic collection of golf stories by John Updike. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by John Updike on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Illustrations by Paul Szep.
Price: $300.00
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First edition of John Updike's Marry Me; Signed by Him
Updike, John.
Marry Me.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976.
First edition of Updike’s eighth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Updike on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $75.00
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"HOW CAN YOU RESPECT THE WORLD WHEN YOU SEE IT'S BEING RUN BY A BUNCH OF KIDS TURNED OLD?": FIRST EDITION OF RABBIT IS RICH; SIGNED BY JOHN UPDIKE
Updike, John.
Rabbit Is Rich.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981.
First edition of Updike’s third novel in his acclaimed Rabbit series, which went on to win the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John Updike. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of wear.
Price: $300.00
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First Edition of Of The Farm; Inscribed by John Updike To His Neighbor
Updike, John.
Of the Farm.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965.
First edition of the author’s fourth novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed and dated by John Updike on the title page to his neighbor. Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows the lightest of rubbing.
Price: $150.00
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Updike, John.
Picked Up Pieces.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975.
First edition of the author’s second collection of essays. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by John Updike. Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket.
Price: $200.00
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