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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.

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.

A novel by Updike in the form of letters and tapes that explores romance, womanhood and religion as comedy. First Edition.

REVIEW COPY with publisher's slip laid in.  Fine in Fine dust jacket.  A clean, unread copy!

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.

Very Good: DJ Very Good, Hardcover 1988 first edition.

Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1988. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A novel in letters relating the trials of Sarah Worth, a "latter-day Hester Prynne" who becomes enamored by a Hindu religious leader and joins his commune in Arizona. Stated first edition. First printing. This is a beautiful copy that appears unread. Aside from a 1.5" embossed personal library seal on the front free endpaper, this is an exceptionally clean copy with no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Not an ex-library copy. Spine is tight and crisp. Corners are square and not bumped. Pink cloth boards are flat and true with virtually no edge wear and just a small (1/4") pencil mark on the front board. Dust jacket is not price-clipped ($17.95) and shows minimal shelf wear/scuffing, just some very minor edge wear and a 1/2" area of creasing at the upper spine. This collectible, near fine/near fine, first edition/first printing copy is protected with an archival mylar dust jacket cover. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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.

NY: Knopf, 1988. First edition, first prnt. Inscribed by Updike on the title page. "for Paul dawson Best Wishes, John Updike." Cloth spine ends bumped, shallow corner crease on the front free endpage. Unread copy in Very Good condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover.. Inscribed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.