Search Results: Authors starting with U from Rare Collections

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1997. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. Updike's eighteenth novel, the hero being a 66 year old retired investment counselor living north of Boston in the year 2020. A recent war between China and USA has thinned the population and caused social chaos. The book is in as new condition, dust jacket also as new, now with a protective archival cover. A very collectable book. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 334 pages .

New York: Knopf. Fine+ in As New dust jacket. 1989. First Trade Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. John Updike's memoirs consist of six chapters in which he writes of his home town, his psoriasis, his stuttering, his discomfort during the vietnam war, his Updike ancestors, and his religion and sense of self. A collectable set of the first trade edition and uncorrected proof. The trade book is very fine with an inscription to Albert J Raman; "For Albert J Raman best wishes John Updike". As new dust jacket now with a protective archival cover. A very good + uncorrected proof. Some staining to the spine and covers, small tear to the front cover, but seamingly unread. A great collectable set. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 257 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. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1976. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. The novel was well received by critics. In The Atlantic, Richard Todd said: "Marry Me, for all its playfulness, is Updike's most mature work. His writing has deepened, grown wiser and funnier, like a face that is againg well". A near fine book, small mark of an old sticker on the front endpaper. Book has a slight lean. A VG+ dustjacket, small tape repairs at the top and bottom of spine, small scuff mark on the back cover. Unclipped and now in a protective archival cover, price covered with a black pen. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 303 pages .

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1997. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. Updike's eighteenth novel, the hero being a 66 year old retired investment counselor living north of Boston in the year 2020. A recent war between China and USA has thinned the population and caused social chaos. Collectable set of the first trade edition (preceded by a limited Franklin Library leather bound first edition) and the uncorrected proof. The book is in as new condition. Inscribed by updike on the title page, "John Updike 9/18/97 Phila, PA". Even though it doesn't state specifically this is to Albert J Raman, noted bibliophile and Updike collector, who lived in Phily. The book was acquired along with a large selection of Albert's personal Updike collection. The dust jacket is also as new, now in a protective archival cover. Along with the uncorrected proof in blue paper covers, also with archival protection. Proof is also in as new condition, unread. A beautiful set from a… Read More

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Updike's 20th novel and similiar to his first this one takes place during the course of a single day. An as new book, inscribed on the fron free endpaper to Albert Raman, a noted bibliophile and Updike collector. The inscription reads; "for Albert J Raman with best wishes and my wife thanks you for your compliment John Updike". As new unclipped jacket now in archival protection. Pristine collectable copy ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 276 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. 2207. A collection of work Updike was in the process of compiling at the time of his death in 2009. As new book with like unclipped dustjacket, seemingly unread book. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 501 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in 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 fine with a very small scratch on the front cover, seemingly unread in a fine unblemished dw. Book in Fine, almost new condition. The dw in a protective removable acetate cover. A Pristine Book of this rare first state. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Updike's 50th book and 5th collection of assorted prose. Inscribed to Albert J Raman on the front free endpaper; "For Albert J Raman Best Wishes John Updike". Raman was a noted bibliophile and an avid Updike collector. Book is in fine condition with no visible defects, fine dust jacket, unclipped now with archival protection. Collectable copy ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 897 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine+ dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. 2163. 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 fine dust jacket. DW now with archival protection. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages .

London: Andre Deutsch. Fine+ in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First English Edition. Hardcover. A play by John Updike, about John Buchanan, the 15th USA President. The somewhat uncommon signed British first edition. A very fine book flat signed by Updike. Housed in a fine clipped jacket (as seen to be the case with most copies) , now with archival protection. Very fine collectable book of the 1st UK 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. Fine+ in As New dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Excellent collectable set, the signed first printed as well as the uncorrected proof. A collection of short stories exploring themes of trust and betrayal. The book is very fine, tight binding and unread book. This is a presentation copy to noted bibliophile and Updike collector signed; "For Albert J Raman Best Wishes John Updike" written on front end papers. Dust jacket is printine, as new. Unclipped and now with an archival cover for protection. Included is the rare uncorrected proof. Near fine with staining on the spine and note from publisher stapled to inside front cover. Proof now also with archival protection. Overall a fine set, with presentation to noted Updike collector, very collectable. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 302 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Updike's 2nd collection of prose, essays, reviews and more. A fine book flat signed by updike in a near fine dust jacket showing a few spots of foxing on the inside, but otherwise fine. Now with a protective archival cover. Provenance, from the Library of noted bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 517 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. As New with no dust jacket. 2000. Uncorrected Proof. 2178. Updike's 19th novel tells the story of the King and Queen of Denmark before the events in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The somewhat rare uncorrected proof. An as new copy with archival protection. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 212 pages .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine+ dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. A very collectable set, includes signed first edition and the uncorrected proof. 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 would have been fine except for some damage in the front and rear end-paper where piece of tape possibly got removed. A fine book, inscribed on the front free endpaper to Albert J Raman; "For Albert best wishes John Updike". In a very fine dust jacket now in archival protection. Uncorrected proof in yellow wrappers, showing some dirt staining on covers and spine, but otherwise fine, seemingly unread. Both books from the collection of Albert Raman, a noted bibliophile and Updike collector. Jacket illustrations by Arnold Roth. ;… Read More

New York: Knopf. As New in Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A collection of poems by Updike. Quite uncommon to find signed and in this condition. Book is as new, with a fine or better dust jacket, showing some toning. Jacket now with archival protection. Provenance, from the Library of noted bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. A very collectable copy ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 91 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Very Good+ in Near 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. Book would have been fine except for some damage in the front and rear end-paper where piece of tape possibly got removed. Book is otherwise in fine condition. John Updike's signature on the title page. A near fine or better dust jacket with a small closed tear just off the spine on top of back panel. Very minor edgewear, now in a protective / removable acetate cover. Unclipped ($13.95). Jacket illustrations by Arnold Roth. Collectible signed copy ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. The novel was well received by critics. In The Atlantic, Richard Todd said: "Marry Me, for all its playfulness, is Updike's most mature work. His writing has deepened, grown wiser and funnier, like a face that is againg well". A fine book, signed by Updike on the front endpaper. Fine dust jacket with a small fold on the front flap and price written below the printed price, unclipped. Now in a protective / removable acetate cover. Collectible signed copy; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 303 pages; Signed by Author .

The Franklin Library. Fine. 1977. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Limited and signed edition from Franklin Library. Full red leather binding with 22k gold gilt design. Moire silk endpaper and silk bookmarker sewn in, still in the original position. A fine copy, tight binding, clearly unread ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 342 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine+ in 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…” Book in mint seemingly unread condition. DW with two small closed tears at the bottom of the back cover, but otherwise as new. The dw in a protective removable acetate cover. Fine Condition overall. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .