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.
Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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.
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.
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!
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.
First edition, limited issue of 350 numbered copiers signed by Updike on the limitation page. Unread copy in clear plastic dustjacket as issued in a Fine slipcase. Image of actual book; not a stock photo.
First edition, first printing. Dust jacket design by Updike. His 32nd book and 13th novel. His take of "The Scarlet Letter" from Hester's point-of-view. Signed by Updike on the first sheet. As new book in an as new dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
First edition, limited issue of 350 numbered copiers signed by Updike on the limitation page. Unread copy in clear plastic dustjacket as issued in a Fine slipcase. Image of actual book; not a stock photo.
First edition, first printing. Dust jacket design by Updike. His 32nd book and 13th novel. His take of "The Scarlet Letter" from Hester's point-of-view. Signed by Updike on the first sheet. As new book in an as new dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used; Like New. Alfred Knopf Inc 1988 Hardcover. SIGNED by author on limitations page. This First Edition book is one of 350 signed, numbered copies. This copy is number 248. Book is Fine in a Near Fine acetate dust wrapper and a Fine slipcase. Book Condition: Fine. 1988. SLIPCASED.
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used; Like New. Alfred Knopf Inc 1988 Hardcover. SIGNED by author on limitations page. This First Edition book is one of 350 signed, numbered copies. This copy is number 248. Book is Fine in a Near Fine acetate dust wrapper and a Fine slipcase. Book Condition: Fine. 1988. SLIPCASED.
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