New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First trade edition. Last printed page affixed to rear pastedown due to a binding error (somewhat obscuring colophon on verso), thus near fine in a fine dust jacket. Updike's 13th novel.
1991 William Morrow stated first edition, hardcover, First Printing Full numberline, Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
Size: 5x1x8; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Stated first edition on copyright page. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. Publishers top stain. Remainder mark.
Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Ed.. Hardcover. S. is about Sarah Worth who is enamored by a Hindu religious leader. John Updike is a great novelist. He has also written The Witches of Eastwick. (279 Pgs.)
Alfred A. Knopf, 1988-02-12. Hardcover. Like New. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes Near fine in near fine dust jacket. First edition *
Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Smaller, sturdy book, quality pink cloth, silver lettering and design at top front bright, gilt and silver lettering on spine bright, 279 pages. DJ glossy dark blue front and spine, very large red "S" on front, white back with praise for other novels. DJ has tiny crease at bottom inside back flap. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book.
First Edition. Updike's take on The Scarlet Letter, a novel in the form of letters by the heroine from a Hindu commune in Arizona. Fine in fine dustjacket.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394568354 . Very Good- in a Very Good dust jacket. Staining to front pastedown. Hinge is starting. Stated First Edition. ; ; 8 X 5.30 X 1.30 inches; 288 pages .
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. 1st. Hardcover. Near fine/very good. Bound in the publisher's original pink cloth over boards, spine and cover stamped in gilt.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Very Good. 8vo. (279 pages) . As-new copy of the First American Edition in an unclipped dust jacket. A review newscutting from the New York Times dated May 5, 1988 is laid-in.
279 pages. A novel. First edition (first printing). A fine copy; in a dust jacket with a bit of toning to the edges else fine. "S. "is the story of Sarah P. Worth, a thoroughly modern spiritual seeker who has become enamored of a Hindu mystic called the Arhat. A native New Englander, she goes west to join his ashram in Arizona, and there struggles alongside fellow "sannyasins" (pilgrims) in the difficult attempt to subdue ego and achieve "moksha "(salvation, release from illusion). S. details her adventures in letters and tapes dispatched to her husband, her daughter, her brother, her dentist, her hairdresser, and her psychiatrist messages cleverly designed to keep her old world in order while she is creating for herself a new one. This is Hester Prynne s side of the triangle described by Hawthorne s "Scarlet Letter; " it is also a burlesque of the quest for enlightenment, and an affectionate meditation on American womanhood. "From the Trade Paperback edition."
8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 279pp. Gorgeous Unread First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($17.95), is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A beautiful, collectable copy at a great price.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394568354 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dustjacket. Bound in attractive pink cloth with silver and gold lettering. SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper. De Bellis/Broomfield A121a; Boston bred Sarah Worth, a latter-day Hester Prynne, leaves her stifling security to live in a commune in Arizona with a Hindu religious leader called the Arhat. Through letters and tapes she sends to her family and friends, Sarah relates her struggle to reconcile old values with new realities. "…a meditation upon American womanhood, a romance, and a religious comedy." (From the cover) ; 8vo; [8], 279, [1] pages; Signed by Author .
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