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New York: Knopf. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A presentation copy to Albert Raman, noted bibliophile and Updike collector, signed on front endpaper. Laid in is a photo of Updike with the description; "John Updike, whose new novel, A MONTH OF SUNDAYS, is published by Knopf. Credit Jill Krementz". The book is square and in fine condition, binding tight likely unread. Jacket is clipped and waterstain visible on the bottom of the inside. Outside the jacket is however fine, with colors bright and unfaded, VG+ or better. Jacket now in an archival jacket for protection. Collectable presentation copy to noted collector with Laid in photograph from publisher. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 228 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. The return of Henry Bech, fictional character who is also Updike's alter ego. In seven new short stories in the life of the Jewish-American writer. A fine book with smaller dealer note on the front pastedown and Updike's signature on the front endpaper. VEry good + or better unclipped ($13.95) jacket. Small fold on the front flap and closed tear at the bottom of the back cover. Jacket now in a protective / acetate cover. Jacket illustrations by Arnold Roth. Collectible signed copy ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. The return of Henry Bech, fictional character who is also Updike's alter ego. In seven new short stories in the life of the Jewish-American writer. Caught in several embarrassments as he travels several third-world countries, turns fifty, marries, falls in love and write a best-selling book. Book is in NF or better condition, book dealer pencil note in front. Updike signature on the title page. Unclipped ($13.95) jacket, small tear at the top of the front cover, neatly repaired with tape. Also small closed tear to top of the back cover. Jacket now in a protective / removable acetate cover. Jacket illustrations by Arnold Roth. Collectible signed copy ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages; Signed by Author .

Cleveland: Bits Press. As New. 1991. Limited Edition. Softcover. Fine paper bound collection of four poems. Handset in Goudy Oldstyle 14 point and printed letterpress by James A Miller, in an edition of 237 copies. This copy signed by Updike on title page, even though not called for in this edition. Condition is as new. Provenance, from the Library of noted bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman; Signed by Author .

Boise: Limberlost Press. Fine. 2003. Limited Edition. Softcover. Thirteen Poems by Updike, part of an edition of 700 of which the first 100 is signed and numbered by Updike. This is one of the edition of 600, but still signed by Updike. In very find condition. One small dent on the bottom of the back-cover, but otherwise pristine. Now kept in a protective archival folder. Provenance, from the Library of noted bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in Near Fine dust jacket. 1966. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The Music School, 1st Edition and 1st state with the order of two of the lines in the poetic quotation on page 46 reversed, line 15 starts “the state…” The book is in mint, unread condition. The dust jacket with light damp stain at the top of the spine as only defect, keeping it from being a mint copy overall, otherwise without any blemish, staining or sunning. Book, Mint and DW NF or better. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine+ dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The sixth and final collection of essays and literary criticism by Updike. A fine book, with light blue top stain in an as new dust jacket, now with archival protection. A warm / friendly presentation copy to noted bibliophile and Updike collector Albert Raman; "for Albert J. Raman with best wishes as always, John Updike". Updike even added a little speech bubble to the Knopf greyhound logo saying "ARF! ". A very fine collectable copy, warmly inscribed to a long time Updike collector. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 703 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine+ dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A rare signed set of the first edition book and the rare uncorrected proof. Proof also signed and at time of posting no other signed copies available for sale. Updike's 4th collection of essays and criticism. The book is in fine condition, clean boards, flat signed by Updike. In a very fine dustjacket with no obvious defects (unclipped) , now in a protective archival cover. A fine uncorrected proof, clean covers, some spots on the top and bottom edge, but otherwise with no issues. Flat signed by Updike on the title page. Overall a Fine Signed set, with both the first printing and the uncorrected proof. A Rare Combination. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 919 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. John Updike's 13th novel. The story of S. Concerns Sarah Worth, a latterday Hester Prynne who has become enamored of a Hindu religious leader called the Arhat. A fine book, with just a small spot on the front end paper, transfer from a dealer sticker on the dust jacket. Dust jacket also fine, with the small dealer sticker on the inside flap. Dust jacket now with an archival protective cover. Book will be as new without the dealer sticker, a collectable copy. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 279 pages .

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1986. First Trade Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. John Updike's 12th novel about a divinity professor and computer hacker, who believes that scietific evidence for God's existence is slowing racking up. A beautiful set of the signed first trade edition with the uncommon proof. The book is in as new condition, inscribed on the front endpaper to notable bibliophile and Updike collector, Albert J Raman, "For Albert J Raman Best Wishes John Updike". Dust jacket also in as new condition, now with a protective archival cover. The uncorrected proof in yellow wraps, with a fold at the bottom of the front cover. Some dust staining on spine, internally clean. Publisher notes stapled to front cover, Near fine condition. Overall a fine collectable set. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 329 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The sequel to Updike's "The Witches of Eastwick", with events happening 3 decades later. A beautiful collected set of the first edition and the Advance Reader's Edition. The 1st edition book is in as new condition. Flat signed on the title page and dated 10/24/08. Dust jacket as new as well and now in a protective archival cover. Also included is the advance readers edition, in pictorial covers. Also as new, unread condition. A very collectable set. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 308 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A play by John Updike, about John Buchanan, the 15th USA President. A fine book flat signed by Updike on the title page. Housed in a fine clipped jacket (as seem to be the case with many copies) , now with archival protection. Slight stain on the front cover. Fine collectable book of the 1st edition. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 262 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A collection of Updike short stories. A very collectable set of first edition and uncorrected proof. First edition book is as new. Warmly inscribed to noted bibliophile and Updike collector; "for Albert J Raman that epic collector and exemplary Philadelphian John Updike". Dust jacket also as new, unclipped with archival protection. Uncorrected proof with white wrappers also as new. A great collectable set with a connection to a long time Updike collector. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 316 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. Hardcover. The final book in Updike's Rabbit series and his 2nd Pulitzer Price winning novel. A fine book in a near fine dust jacket, showing some edgewear, but now in a protective archival cover. Likely a later printing of first edition; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 512 pages .

New York: Knopf. As New in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The ever-surprising John Updike's 22nd novel is a brilliant comtemporary fiction that will surely be counted as one of his most powerful. It tells of eighteen year old Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy and his devotion to Allah and the words of the Holy Qur'an, as expounded to him by a local mosque's imam. A presentation copy to Albert J Raman, noted bibliophile and long time Updike collector; "For Albert J Raman Best Wishes, and thanks for the patriotic golf balls etc, John Updike 8/18/06". Book is as new in a fine dust jacket with a old fold on the front flap. Now with archival protection. Very collectable copy; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 310 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Updike's 50th book and 5th collection of assorted prose. Book is in fine condition with no visible defects, fine dust jacket, unclipped now with archival protection. Collectable copy. Provenance, from the Library of noted bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 897 pages .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. The return of Henry Bech, fictional character who is also Updike's alter ego. In seven new short stories in the life of the Jewish-American writer. Caught in several embarrassments as he travels several third-world countries, turns fifty, marries, falls in love and write a best-selling book. A fine book with no obvious defects and internally clean. Updike signature on the front end paper. In a fine unclipped ($13.95) jacket now in a removable / protective actetate cover. Jacket illustrations by Arnold Roth. Very Collectible signed copy ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1982. Limited Edition. Hardcover. The return of Henry Bech, fictional character who is also Updike's alter ego. In seven new short stories in the life of the Jewish-American writer. Caught in several embarrassments as he travels several third-world countires, turns fifty, marries, falls in love and write a best-selling book. This is the signed limited edition, this copy being 396 of 500. A fine book with a fine dust jacket. A near fine slipcase, some marks on the cream cover and an old dealer sticker for $125 on the side, undamaged. A collectible copy of the limited edition at a fair price; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine+. 1993. Uncorrected Proof. Softcover. Poems collected from 5 previous volumes of verse. Rare on the market signed, signed by Updike on the title page. Book is in very fine condition and now has protective acetate cover. Rare and collectable. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 389 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A rare double signed set of first printing and uncorrected proof. Updike's 19th novel tells the story of the King and Queen of Denmark before the events in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The book is as new with no defects, inscribed on the first free end paper to notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert Raman; "For Albert J Raman Best Wishes John Updike". Dust jacket also in as new condition now with archival protection, unclipped. Also included is a as new uncorrected proof signed by updike. A very collectable set of this lovely Updike novel. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 212 pages; Signed by Author .