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Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$1.88 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Good Condition hard cover 195 pages former library book
Seller: Foxtrot Books, Yankton, SD, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf. New York 1982, 1982.
Price: US$2.75 + shipping
Description: HB 8vo G+/-- 1st Ed. 195 pages. Stated 1st ed. Light brown cloth boards with gilt & silver letters. Some sunning along cover edges; very slightly cocked.
Seller: Lee Madden, Book Dealer, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech Is Back. Alfred a Knopf Incorporated, 1982.
Price: US$4.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Seven new installments in the peripatetic life of the Jewish-American writer, Henry Bech, catch him in several aesthetic embarrassments as he travels to several third-world countries, turns fifty, marries, falls in love, and writes a best-selling book Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$4.99 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: VG in a VG DJ. Stated First Edtition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Bruce Irving, Haworth, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$5.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: D-j slightly chipped.
Seller: Encanto Books, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$5.00 + shipping
Description: Slightest of wear to jacket. Nice copy. 195 pp,
Seller: Neil Williams, Bookseller, Victoria, BC, Canada
John Updike. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$5.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Seven new installments in the peripatetic life of the Jewish-American writer, Henry Bech, catch him in several aesthetic embarrassments as he travels to several third-world countries, turns fifty, marries, falls in love, and writes a best-selling book Piece(s) of the spine missing. Moderate shelf wear. Large crease(s) in the cover. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$5.69 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. Double jackedted. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$6.45 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, April 29 (sale item)* 195 pp., Hardcover, brand new! still in shrink wrap. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Seller: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$7.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition (stated). Fine in Fine dust jacket. A remarkably clean, unread copy.
Seller: Bob's Rare Books, Haddonfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York, 1982.
Price: US$7.25 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: "Three illuminations in the life of an American author - Bech third-worlds it - Australia and Canada - The Holy Land." Slight cornerwear, red remainder line top edge near spine end. Light egdewear to dust jacket - now in a protective mylar cover. Size: 8 1/4" X 5 1/4"
Seller: Acme Books, Alton, NH, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, New York, 1982.
Price: US$7.50 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Textblock and binding very clean and tight; Dust jacket lightly edge-rubbed; 195p. Size: 8vo - 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall
Seller: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$7.50 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition. First U.S. Edition. Very Good in Very Good unclipped dust jacket. Gently used with NO markings in text; binding is tight. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.
Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
UPDIKE,JOHN. Bech is Back. knopf new york 1982, 1982.
Price: US$7.60 + shipping
Description: first edition 195pp F in NF d/w (sl.chip to head of rear cover,spine sl.sunned)
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York City, 1982.
Price: US$8.00 + shipping
Description: Very good with light bumping to edges
Seller: Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A., Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$9.90 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition stated. In mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 8vo., 195pp. Sharp First Edition, First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with a touch of wear at the spine ends but fairly minor. Very attractive unclipped wrapper, ($13.95), has some light edge-wear and a crease on the front flap. A few areas of soiling. A solid collectable copy at a great price.
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books ABAA, IOBA, Manasquan, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Description: Very good with subtly rolled spine. Clean interior Very good with lightly bumped edges and light soil Burnt orange cloth with silver lettering
Seller: Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A., Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First printing of the stated first edition. Spine ends gently crimped, else book in fine condition; dust jacket with mild shelf wear (a couple short closed tears and shallow crimping, else fine.
Seller: Idler Fine Books, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Brown cloth binding with silver author on front cover. Author, title and publisher on spine. 195pp. Content clean, bright and sound.
Seller: Old Favorites Bookshop LTD (since 1954), Stouffville, ON, Canada
Updike,John. Bech is Back. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$11.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Book and DJ New. No names or ANY markings. New DJ not price clipped ($13.95) ; Yes a Mint copy of this 1st edition. ; 195 pages
Seller: Enterprise Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Updike, John.. Bech is Back.. New York: Knopf, . First Edition., 1982.
Price: US$11.10 + shipping
Description: Octavo, cloth (hardcover), 195 pp. Fine in dust jacket. Literature, American Literature, Fiction.
Seller: Lighthouse Books, ABAA, Dade City, FL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$12.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 195 pages. Small tear to price-clipped dust jacket, else a clean, tight copy. Record # 450976
Seller: Monroe Street Books, Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, JOHN. BECH IS BACK. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$12.50 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: BINDING IS CLEAN AND TIGHT. PAGES SHOW VERY LITTLE WEAR AND NO MARKINGS. JACKET HAS VERY MINOR SCUFFING
Seller: Trouve Books, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$12.60 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First printing. Unmarked, crisp copy. Jacket has crease on front flap. In mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1982.
Price: US$14.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: (2d ptg.) Smaller book, silver fine on front, silver and gilt fine on spine, 195 pages, front cover slightly flared. DJ front colorfully illustrated: flying Bech after buxomed bird, 2 b/w sketches of Bech on back. DJ has tiny creases at spine top edge, nick at spine bottom left edge, light crease at top front edge, very slight crease at bottom back right, Near Very Good DJ/Good+ book.
Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$14.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). The fictional Jewish-American short story writer returns with more authorial illuminations and roamings through various Third World countries as a cultural ambassador - his embarrassments revealing truths about his trade and our times. Hardcover with dust jacket, 195pp. A very nice copy, the jacket in a plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: JB Books, Garrison, ND, U.S.A.
Updike, John.. BECH IS BACK.. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. dj, 1982.
Price: US$14.50 + shipping
Description: Hardcover first edition - First printing. Seven new chapters from the life of the 'peripatetic and unproductive Jewish-American writer' Henry Beck. 195 pp. Very good in a near fine dust jacket (gift inscrip,some spine slant, price-clipped.)
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Cover and dustjacket have very minor edge wear.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages
Seller: Novel Ideas Books & Gifts, Decatur, IL, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back [First Edition]. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Published September 12, 1982.
Seller: Bookster, Baxter Springs, KS, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Description: First edition. Hardcover. First printing. The second entry in his popular Henry Bech series. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket.
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech. A Book. Alfred A Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Red binding with silver author on front cover. Silver Author, Title and Publisher on spine. 206pp. Content clean and bright with small spot on front fore edge and tiop and bottom of spine lightly bumped.
Seller: Old Favorites Bookshop LTD (since 1954), Stouffville, ON, Canada
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Remainder line bottom edge else fine in a price-clipped else fine dustjacket. Bech trilogy, v.2
Seller: Tony Power, Books, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred. A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition. Sequel to "Bech:A Book". Remainder mark to bottom edge else a FINE book in FINE jacket.
Seller: THE USUAL SUSPECTS (IOBA), St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$15.95 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: No Dj; 8 vo.
Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$16.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 195 p.
Seller: J. Lawton, Booksellers, Readville, MA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$16.00 + shipping
Description:
Seller: Ken's Book Haven, Coopersburg, PA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, 1982.
Price: US$16.00 + shipping
Description: New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf. VG/VG. 1982. First Edition. Cloth w/DJ. 8vo., 198 pp. .
Seller: Riverow Bookshop, Owego, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$16.90 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Bound in cloth.
Seller: Walther's Books, Hopkins, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$17.50 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 195 pages. Seven linked short stories featuring Updike's alter-ego, Henry Bech. Brown cloth binding, very slightly faded along edges. Jacket illustration by Arnold Roth. DJ is price-clipped, front flap creased.
Seller: E.R. Bosson, Books, Brewster, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$17.60 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A second collection of short stories featuring Updike's Henry Bech, a peripatetic and unproductive writer and academic. Collectable.
Seller: H. W. Gumaer, Bookseller, Canandaigua, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$17.95 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A Nice Reading Copy - First Edition but 2nd printing, with the corresponding number line. Book is in Very Good condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a small amount of wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Tiny bit of shelf wear/rub. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. Thanks and Enjoy.
Seller: All-Ways Fiction, Carson City, NV, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$18.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description:
Seller: James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1982.
Price: US$18.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Last heard from i nBECH: A Book (1970), Henry Bech, the peripatetic and unproductive Jewish-American writer, here returns with seven new chapters from his life. In the opening stories, he suffers a variety of authorial illuminations and roams a number of third-world countries as a cultural ambassador. He turns fifty in a confusing blend of civic and erotic circumstances while publicizing himself in Australia and Canada. He marries, and travels with his Episcopalian bride to Israel, where she falls in love with the land, and to Scotland, where he does. And—mirabile dictu—Bech writes a book. The problems of illusion and reality, of fame and art, and of fidelity to oneself and others are all illuminated in these sketches of a hypothetical post-modernist who inspires in Mr. Updike’s prose a special affection and animation. From the era of Vietnam to the sagging end of the Seventies, Bech’s aesthetic embarrassments reveal truths about his trade and our times. Fine, first edition, first printing, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped} L168
Seller: Joe Staats, Bookseller, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$18.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in very good plus dustwrapper. A very nice, clean copy. Dustwrapper has light rubbing at corners and spine edges. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$18.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Second edition. Very good in very good dustwrapper. Hardcover and dustwrapper, both lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, dustwrapper slightly browned and lightly soiled. 2nd printing before publication. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK [UNCORRECTED PROOF]. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, New York, 1982.
Price: US$18.75 + shipping
Description: Octavo, 165 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Paperback binding. Spine yellowish beige with black lettering. Covers show mild age toning to the spine and edges with small scratch to the spine. Text block has slight age toning to the edges. First Edition. Uncorrected Proof. 1371875. FP New Rockville Stock.
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK [SIGNED]. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, New York, 1982.
Price: US$18.75 + shipping
Description: Octavo, 195 pages. In Very Good condition with Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine pictorial beige and blue with black and gray lettering. Mild sunning to the spine with very light wear exteriorly, minor wear to the edges and crease to front flap. Boards have lightly sunned. Text block shows light age toning. First Edition. Signed by the author. 1371879. FP New Rockville Stock.
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$18.90 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 195 pp. First state dust jacket. Moderate shelf wear with spine ends bumped. Top edge of text block stained blue. Mylar protection for dust jacket.
Seller: Christopher Morrow, Bookseller, Port St. Lucie, FL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back [in a FIRST STATE dust jacket]. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$19.95 + shipping
Description: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. This copy of the first edition features the FIRST STATE dust jacket with "FPT" and "10/82" on the inner flaps and "394-52806-9" on the rear panel. SEE Ahearn 079d (p. 645). Fine condition in a bright and shiny Near Fine dust jacket. PHOTOS UPON REQUEST. The jacket shows just a bit of mild shelfwear. NOT price clipped ($13.95). Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparently never read. 1982. First printing with "First Edition" so stated on the copyright page. Bound in the original burnt orange cloth, stamped in shiny silver. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by Roth, Arnold (jacket art). (x), 198pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1982.
Price: US$19.95 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition stated, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped with one inch enclosed tear on front and very minor edge scrapes. This collectible, " NEAR FINE" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful collectible copy. GIFT QUALITY
Seller: rarefirsts, Charlotte Hall, MD, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($13.95 price intact). Published by KNopf, 1982. Octavo. Brown cloth boards stamped in silver with gray topstain. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear. Light stain on back top edge (no damage to book). Book placed in custom acetate protector. 195 pages. ISBN: 0394528069. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!
Seller: Southampton Books, Southampton, NY, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech Is Back (First Edition). Knopf (New York), 1982.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Knopf, New York, 1982. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Fine/Fine. A tight clean copy. Comes with protective mylar dust jacket cover. F4600.
Seller: Dan Pope Books, West Hartford, CT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean.
Seller: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description:
Seller: Pride and Prejudice-Books, Ballston Lake, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in a near fine, very lightly soiled dustwrapper with a few tiny tears.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. Near fine in a near fine, very lightly soiled dustwrapper with some rubbing and light wear to the extremities.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$21.25 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 3" closed tear to DJ front. Spine a bit slanted; The second in the Bech series covers the period from the Vietnam era through the end of the seventies. Stated first edition. Review from the New York Times Book Review of October 17, 1982 laid in. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages
Seller: Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore, Westport, CT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$21.32 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$22.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition. Very good or better in a Very good plus dustwrapper. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 195pp. Gorgeous Unread First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($13.95), is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A beautiful, collectable copy at a great price.
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books ABAA, IOBA, Manasquan, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$26.64 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$27.93 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$28.99 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition/First Printing, published by Knopf, New York 1982 Review Copy with Review Slip And 'Bech Is Back' Postcard Laid in. Fine clean and tight condition with no marks or inscriptions. Dustjacket not price clipped and protected in archive cover. A Lovely Clean copy of this Title.
Seller: Idlegeniusbooks, London, United Kingdom
Updike, John. Bech is back. New York : Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1982., New York, 1982.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: 195 p. ; 22 cm.
Seller: Inkberry Books, Niwot, CO, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, JOHN. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Trade Edition. The second collection of Bech stories. Jacket art by Arnold Roth. Fine in fine dustjacket.
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back (Uncorrected Proof). Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, Uncorrected Proof, Softcover, 8vo, 165pp. Bright, sharp, copy with no ownership markings. Well packaged in a box, ships with tracking.
Seller: Resource for Art and Music Books , Ivoryton, CT, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition. 195pp. Foxing on page edges, cloth edges lightly sunned, very good in a very good dust jacket with flaps creased, a couple short tears on edges.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. A remainder mark on the bottom page edge else fine in a near fine dust jacket with rubbing.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. Slightly cocked spine else near fine in a fine dust jacket.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$30.16 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo. 195 pp.
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
UPDIKE, JOHN. Bech is back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$31.25 + shipping
Description: First edition, 8vo, pp. x, 198; fine copy in jacket. Published in the same year Updike won the Pulitzer Prize for Rabbit is Rich.
Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf Inc., New York, 1982.
Price: US$32.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Hardcover. This is a very clean, fresh and nice first printing. An increasingly uncommon first edition in true collector's condition. Unclipped. The renowned Henry Bech is now fifty years old. In this wonderful classic novel, Bech reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and--surprise to all--writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller. If you've never read Updike before, there's no better place to start. If you've read him for years, you'll be delightfully reminded of John Updike's rightful place in the pantheon of quintessential American writers. The writing is classic Updike, having the rich word choice, wonderful descriptive detail and unique observation we've come to expect -- along with the usual amount of sexual reference to keep the reader engaged.
Seller: Long Island Book Company, Alpharetta, GA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$32.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES Very good in very good dust jacket. Later printing.
Seller: Robinson Street Books, IOBA, Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$32.62 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Out of print
Seller: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred a Knopf Inc, Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A., 1982.
Price: US$33.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: //NO REMAINDER MARK//NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKS OF ANY KIND (no names or inscriptions, no bookplate, no underlining, etc) //PRICECLIPPED// NEW MYLAR COVER//
Seller: BC BOOKS, APOLLO BEACH, FL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1982.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Bech is Back by John Updike. First edition in dust jacket. Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982. First edition so stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket in fine condition. Dust jacket is not price clipped with price of $13.95. Binding in fine condition. Book contents clean throughout. 195 pages. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition thus; some of the pieces here appeared originally in Playboy or The New Yorker, but others are original to this volume. Signed by Updike at FFEP. Brown cloth with gold and silver titles, very good + with lightly bumped spine foot. Spine square. Binding sound. Dust jacket has light toning and shelf-wear, very good. Very small stain (< 1/4-inch) at FFEP. Interior else clean, pages bright, text unmarked.
Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with some creasing. Advance Review Copy with publisher's material laid in.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech is Back - Signed Copy. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 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
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
Updike, John,. Bech Is Back,. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$42.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: first edition, #189/500 signed and numbered limited edition, very fine/very fine in custom slipcase, pages are bright and unmarked,
Seller: M. Korman - Libra Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
John Updike. BECH A BOOK. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This is a very good copy of the Seventh Printing in an unclipped dust jacket. There is light toning to the pastedowns and front free endpaper. A former owner's initials and a date are written in ink on the rear endpaper. The contents are fine.
Seller: CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS, NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in a dustwrapper with a crease in the front flap else fine.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
(UPDIKE, John). [Publisher's Catalog]: Alfred A. Knopf: Fall 1982. Borzoi Books, New York, 1982.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. 48pp. Pictorial wrappers, stapled. Fine. Titles included are: *Bech is Back* by John Updike, *Cry to Heaven* by Anne Rice, *The Quest for Carla* by John Le Carre, *The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Other Stories* by Beatrix Potter, and many more.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Advance Review Copy with publisher's material laid in.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech is Back - Signed Copy. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 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
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
John Updike. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$48.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Rust colored cloth covers with gilt and silver metallic lettering on this stated 1st edition. Tight and clean, top edge stained blue as issued. Without prev. owner's markings and without remainder mark. The DJ is bright and clean, showing one small tear to upper back panel spine area. Not price clipped and protected in new archival sleeve.
Seller: Deborah Fiegl, Bookseller, Perry, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Description: 8vo. 195, [4] pp. Original brown cloth; dust jacket. Near-fine. FIRST EDITION.
Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts, ABAA, Ardsley, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Advance Review copy with publisher's slip and promotional postcard laid in.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech Is Back (Signed 1st Printing). Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page --signature only. A little dustiness to the page edges or would be fine. The dustjacket is complete and unclipped with a hint of rubbing to the panels--otherwise a nice bright dust jacket protected in an archival jacket protector. No evidence of previous ownership. A great collectible signed copy from one of America's greatest authors.
Seller: Classic First Editions-- IOBA, La Quinta, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description:
Seller: Bartleby's Books, Wilmington, VT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Description: First Trade edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Original brown cloth, blue top edge. Fine in fine illustrated unclipped dust jacket by Arnold Roth
Seller: The Old Mill Bookshop, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. New York: Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. 8vo. 195 pp. Brown cloth; gilt and silver titling on the spine. A small red remainder mark appears on the bottom edge. In a second-state dust jacket showing the price. The front fold-in of the DJ shows light wear and two full-length creases and a small crease on the lower corner of the rear fold-in. Near fine; very good.
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 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
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
John Updike. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 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
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
John Updike. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 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
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$50.05 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: sequel to bech a book.
Seller: Gumshoe Books, Columbia, SC, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$57.64 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.8
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$57.64 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.75
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$57.97 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition/First Printing, published by Knopf, New York 1982 Review Copy with Review Slip And 'Bech Is Back' Postcard Laid in. Fine clean and tight condition with no marks or inscriptions. Dustjacket not price clipped and protected in archive cover. A Lovely Clean copy of this Title.
Seller: Idlegeniusbooks, London, United Kingdom
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$59.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Signed and inscribed by Updike to the front free endpaper. Topstain still solid. A satire about the moral compromises of a semiobscure literary writer. ; 195 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Bungalow Books, ABAA, Pueblo, CO, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$59.95 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Superb copy of the First Edition of this comic masterpiece.
Seller: Larry's Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$60.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A nice first edition/first printing in seemingly unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller; 8vo; [x], 195, [3] pages
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$60.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper less a minor crease on the front flap.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$60.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Uncorrected proof. Yellow wrappers. Some toning and slight creasing thus about near fine.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back (Signed Limited Edition). Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Description: First edition. Hardcover. Number 280 of 500 copies which were specially bound and printed. The second entry in Updike's popular Henry Bech series. A fine and tight copy in a fine dust jacket and in a close to near fine illustrated slipcase that has a few small spots and very minor wear. Signed by Updike limitation page.
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Specially bound signed limited edition (253/500) hardcover in jacket and slip case in as new condition. First edition first printing. B41 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Alfred A Knopf - New York 1982. 8vo 195pp. First trade edition - hardcover - russet cloth with silver and gold lettering, top edge colored dark gray. Condition as new with an unclipped as new dust jacket.
Seller: MCTbooks, Sandy, UT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$66.37 + shipping
Description: Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. A few creases to jacket. Jacket is slightly ill-fitting. Stated First Edition. ; ; 8 X 5.20 X 0.90 inches; 195 pages.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$69.70 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: first edition, signed by the author
Seller: impopcult1/Rivkin, Wheeling, IL, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$70.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. A bump on the spine end else near fine in a near fine spine darkened dustwrapper in a very good slipcase with soiling and bumping. Copy 64 of 500 copies Signed by the author and specially bound.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$70.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 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
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
John Updike. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$70.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 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 embarassments 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 63 of 500. A fine book with a fine dust jacket. A near fine slipcase, some marks on the cream cover undamaged. A collectible copy of the limited edition ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Description: First Edition, one of 500 numbered copies (this being No. 217) SIGNED by the author. The second book in the Bech series. Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket, in an about Fine example of the publisher's slipcase. Faint splash on the center of the spine panel of the dust jacket.
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
John Updike. BECH IS BACK -First American Edition-. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This is a very good copy of the First American Edition in a price-clipped dust jacket with light edge wear. A former owner's initials and a date are written in ink on the final page.
Seller: CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS, NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The first edition, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1982. Inscribed by Updike. A fine copy of the book in a near fine dust jacket with a short tear to upper rear corner ( Quite unobtrusive ). Seven new chapters in the life of Henry Bech.
Seller: The Reluctant Bookseller, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Uncorrected proof. Yellow wrappers. Some toning, else near fine.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$80.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition/first printing with minor bumps in about Fine condition in gently rubbed dustjacket with minor closed tears. De Bellis/Broomfield A96a; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller; 8vo; [x], 195, [3] pages
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$80.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 195 pages. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket art by Arnold Roth. His 26th book and 12th novel. A fifty-year-old Henry Bech reflects on his fame, travels the world & writes a bestseller. One (291) of 500 copies signed by Updike. As new book in an as new dust jacket in a fine slipcase. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Uncorrected proof. Fine in yellow wrappers.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Uncorrected proof. Octavo. Printed yellow wrappers. Slightest toning, else about fine.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Uncorrected proof. Wrappers. Fine.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo, cloth, dust wrapper. New York: Knopf, 1982. First edition. Autographed by Updike. There is a small red dot on the bottom edge, indicating this was once remaindered.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. NY: Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine hardcover in a Fine dj. As New. First Edition, First Printing. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Dj covered in protective mylar.
Seller: Peter Lenz Bookseller, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$90.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket, signed and inscribed by author John Updike. There is a black publisher's stain to the top page edge; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller; 8vo; [x, 1-2], 3-195, [3] pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$90.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dustjacket, SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the title page. De Bellis/Broomfield A96a; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller; 8vo; [x], 195, [3] pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$95.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Signed by the author. Fine in a near fine glossy dustwrapper with minor offsetting to the rear panel. Advance Review copy with publisher's materials laid in.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech is Back (Including Uncorrected Proof). Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$95.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 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. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 195 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
Updike, John. Bech Is Back.. Knopf Pub., New York, 1982.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Description: SIGNED POSTCARD PHOTO PORTRAIT OF UPDIKE LAID IN. Updike's unproductive Jewish American writer is back in a series of short stories. Jacket illustration by Arnold Roth. Photo of Updike by Jill Krementz. Soft folds to front flaps & very minute dj. soiling. vg/vg.
Seller: Ira Joel Haber - Cinemage Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Knopf, 1982. First Edition. Signed copy. With glossy publicity photo of the author.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Description: Copy #307 of 500 numbered and SIGNED copies. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper and slipcase
Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$130.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: An attractive first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket, SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the title page. De Bellis/Broomfield A96a; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller; 8vo; [x], 195, [3] pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$145.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper and fine slipcase. One of a limited numbered edition of 500 copies Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper and fine slipcase, in publisher's shrinkwrap. One of 500 numbered copies Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John.. Bech is Back.. Alfred A. Knopf, New York., 1982.
Price: US$161.03 + shipping
Description: First edition. Octavo. pp [xii], 195.Number 270 of 500 copies copies signed by the author, printed on special paper and specially bound.Fine in fine dustwrapper and fine pictorial card slipcase.
Seller: Peter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB, London, United Kingdom
UPDIKE, John.. Bech is Back.. Alfred A. Knopf, New York., 1982.
Price: US$161.03 + shipping
Description: First edition. Octavo. pp [xii], 195.Signed by the author on the front free endpaper.Fine in fine dustwrapper.
Seller: Peter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB, London, United Kingdom
Updike John. BECH IS BACK. New York Alfred A. Knopf 1982, 1982.
Price: US$165.00 + shipping
Description: One of 500 specially bound copies numbered and SIGNED by the author. 8vo, black cloth in dustjacket and slipcase. 195. As new. The renowned Henry Bech is now fifty years old. In this wonderful classic novel, Bech reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and--surprise to all--writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller. If you've never read Updike before, there's no better place to start.
Seller: Buddenbrooks, Inc., Newburyport, MA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$180.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A nice special first edition/first printing, limited to 500 copies, no number given. SIGNED by the author John Updike directly on the limitation page, unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Encased in Fine publisher's slip case with little browning. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century, as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature. De Bellis/Broomfield A96b; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller; 8vo; [x], 195, [3] pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$180.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 195 pages. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket art by Arnold Roth. His 26th book and 12th novel. Signed by Updike on the first sheet. A fifty year old Henry Bech reflects on his fame, travels the world & writes a bestseller. As new book in an as new dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech Is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$195.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 195 pages. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket art by Arnold Roth. Advance review copy with the publisher's card and black & white photograph of Updike laid in. His 26th book and 12th novel. Signed by Updike on the first sheet. A fifty year old Henry Bech reflects on his fame, travels the world & writes a bestseller. As new book in an as new dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. BECH IS BACK. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: Signed limited first edition of Updike's second compilation of stories about Henry Bech, a middle-aged writer with more than a hint of self-portraiture beneath his Bellovian, Rothlike exterior. 8'' x 5''. Original copper-lettered textured black cloth. Red topstain. Pictorial endpapers. In original pictorial dust jacket and slipcase. Endpapers, jacket, and slipcase illustrations by Arnold Roth. Edition of 500 specially bound and printed copies, this copy no. 81. Signed by Updike on limitation page.
Seller: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
John Updike. Bech is Back (SIGNED). Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
Price: US$224.95 + shipping
Description: Alfred A. Knopf. Used; Like New. Alfred A. Knopf 1982 Hardcover First Edition. SIGNED by author on limitations page. This book is one of 500 signed, numbered copies, this being number 349. Book is Fine with a Fine dust jacket (protected with a BroDart cover) and Fine slipcase. Book Condition: Fine Jacket Condition: Fine . 1982. SLIPCASED.
Seller: Fleur Fine Books, Port Neches, TX, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is back. Alfred Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Bech is back by John Updike. Signed and numbered limited edition in publishers slipcase. This being number 305 of 500 copies. With publishers limited dust jacket as issued. Publisher: Alfred Knopf, New York, 1982. First edition so stated on the copyright page. Both dust jacket, slipcase and binding in as new condition. Top fore edge stained red as issued. 195 pages. Inventory #10-357. Price #225. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Bech is Back by John Updike. Signed and numbered limited edition in dust jacket and slipcase. Publisher: Alfred Knopf, New York, 1982. This being number 42 of 500 copies. Signed and numbered on the limitation page. In custom publishers binding and endpapers. Binding, dust jacket and slipcase in as new condition. Contents clean. 195 pages. Inventory # 12-047. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Bech is Back. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1982.
Price: US$275.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Signed, limited boxed edition by Updike (#196/500); wonderful dj and box; a truly classic Updike Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Cornelius Muhilly Rare Books, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.