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Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. 22pp. Stapled wrappers. Fine. This is the booklet that accompanies Franklin Library copies of this title. It is not the complete book.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. Signed. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1977.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A Limited Edition. Signed by author on second preliminary page. Full red leather with gilt titles and decorations; all edges gilt; raised bands; silk moire endpapers; ribbon page marker. This is the higher quality full leather binding published by The Franklin Library. BB
Seller: Plain Tales Books, Arlington Hts, IL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run [Signed]. Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$31.95 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
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Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Bound in full dark red morocco, gilt-stamped and decorated spine and covers, spine with partly raised bands, tan moire-patterned silk endpapers, all edges gilt, light orange silk bookmarker. Slight rubbing to covers [12], 342 pages. Fine-bound issue of the author's second novel and fourth published book (and the first novel concerning the variegated life of Rabbit Angstrom); originally published in 1960. Signed by Updike in dark blue ink on second preliminary leaf (slightly wrinkled tissue guard present); with Updike's 'special message to subscribers' at front. One of an unspecified number of copies. Pinkney, Jerry (illustrator); 7 b/w & duotone Illustrations.
Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run (Signed). Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$38.93 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Leather bound--signed by author--no flaws
Seller: Sunshine State Books, Lithia, FL, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John.. Rabbit, Run.. Franklin Center: Franklin Library,, 1977.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Description: 342 pp. Fine in full decorated red leather. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Includes a "Special Message for Subscribers" written for this edition. One of an unstated SIGNED by Updike.
Seller: Jeff Maser, Bookseller - ABAA, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Signed limited, leather. Book fine.
Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1977.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Description: Rich red leather with gilt decoration; gilt lettering and 4 raised bands to spine. All edges gilt. Silk moire end papers with matching satin place-holder ribbon. No jacket, as issued. 342 pp. with illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Includes a 2-page message to subscribers, from the author, special to this edition. Fine, unread, clean and tight but for light fading to edges of silk end papers, as is common with these editions. Signed by Updike on a front free end paper, tissue-guarded.
Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.
Price: US$48.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A deluxe, signed Franklin Library edition of John Updike's 1960 novel, the first in his series featuring his Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom character. Signed by the author on a leaf near the front of the book. With a special introductory note by the author and illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Issued as part of the publisher's signed, limited edition series. One of an unspecified number. --- Bound in full red bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Text presented on quality papers. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges all in bright gilt. Gold silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An about Fine copy: bright, newish and most likely unread.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; (14), 342 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run [SIGNED]. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1977.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Thus, First Printing. Hard cover 8vo in gold-tooled red leather w/4-ribbed spine, all edges 24k gilt, moire silk endpapers, ribbon bookmark bound-in. As New and unread; No DJ, as issued. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on tipped-in tissue-guarded front endpaper. 342pp. Gorgeous.
Seller: BASEMENT BOOKS, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
John Updike. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library,, Franklin Center:, 1977.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Description: Fine in gilt decorated bright red leather covered boards with four raised bands on the spine and gilt edges to the text block with a silk placement ribbon sewn-in at the top of the spine. Signed by the author on the third free end paper. Laid-in at the front of the book is the publisher's 22 page notes from the editors. One of the volumes in The Franklin Library's collection of signed limited books. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. 342 pages of text and illustrations. A bright clean copy with no prior owner's marks, names, dates or book plates.
Seller: Town's End Books, ABAA, Deep River, CT, U.S.A.
Price: US$60.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: VG++++/no dust jacket---as issued. Bright and attractive red elaborate gild-tooled full leather. Signed by author. Limited edition. Just the lightest flaking and spotting to the gild on page ends. Light edgewear. Silk moire endpapers with raised bands on spine. Silk bookmark bound in gold gild page ends. The Franklin libary. 1977. Very nice copy.
Seller: Blue Moon Books, Stevens Point, WI, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run (Signed). Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$63.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Franklin Library Signed Limited Edition. Signed by John Updike in blue ink. Spotting to gilt top edge, else fine! Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed!
Seller: First Coast Books, Eatonton, GA, U.S.A.
UPDIKE.JOHN. RABBIT RUN.. FRANKLIN LIBRARY., FRANKLIN SQUARE,PA., 1977.
Price: US$63.75 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: TIGHT CLEAN COPY IN A HANDSOME DECORATED FULL LEATHER BINDING.AEG.SILK BOOKMARK ATTACHED.
Seller: Angus Books, SHEFFIELD, MA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1977.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Full red leather, hubbed spine, tooled gilt decoration to spine and boards, moire silk endpapers and pagemarker, all edges gilt, (8.75 x 6 inches). 342 pages; illustrations by John Pinkney. A limited edition, privately printed and individually SIGNED by the author, John Updike, on second free endpage protected by tissue-guard. Time magazine includes this novel in its "Time 100 Best Novels from 1923-2005." An exceptionally clean, tight (unread) copy in collector FINE condition Size: Octavo
Seller: Books & Bidders Antiquarian Booksellers, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Updike, John. RABBIT, RUN. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1977.
Price: US$70.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Franklin Library signed edition. One of an unspecified number issued signed by Updike. "Special Message" by Updike for this edition. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker, tissue insert for signature page as issued. Front board corners just touched and miniscule nick on the front board topedge. Unread copy in Near Fine condition. Updike's first novel, following the poetry collection The Carpentered Hen
Seller: REVERE BOOKS, abaa/ilab & ioba, Fernandina Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Price: US$71.50 + shipping
Description: Octavo; full red leather, with titling and decorations stamped in gilt on spine and covers; silk endpapers; all edges gilt; [xvi],342pp; illus. Signed by the author on the second blank. A Fine copy. Handsome edition of the first Rabbit Angstrom novel.
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Large 8vo. (15) 342 (4) pp, illus. Limited Edition with Special contents, 1977. Tissue Protected Signature on prelim. Pristine, no wear. No markings, tight binding, clean, white and bright. 6" x 8.75". Red full-leather with decorative gilt floral pattern on boards and spine, four raised bands, gilt lettering to spine, gilt text block, and satin ribbon. This Limited Edition has been privately printed, and individually signed by the author. Size: Large Octavo
Seller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Rabbit, Run. Franklin Library, Franklin Station, 1977.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition thus, with a message to subscribers from the author that doesn't appear in previous editions. Full leather as issued. Fine. One of an unspecified number of copies of a limited edition Signed by the author. Unlike most of his later titles, the trade publisher did not issue a limited edition.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1977.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Signed limited edition privately printed from the original 1960 copyright. Personally signed by Author on front free end page. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Book is clean and tight. No dust jacket as issued. Full leather red decorative boards with gilt lettering on spine. Pages are gilt edged. 342 pages.
Seller: BJ's Book Barn, Kennesaw, GA, U.S.A.
John Updike. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1977.
Price: US$83.72 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardcover. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1977. Limited edition, signed by John Updike. With an introduction by the author written especially for this edition. The first novel in Updike's famous Rabbit series. Full red leather binding, with handsome gilt decorations, four raised bands, moire silk endpapers, and a ribbon marker. As new copy.
Seller: Olana Gallery, Brewster, NY, U.S.A.
John Updike. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library,, Franklin Center:, 1977.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Description: Fine in gilt decorated bright red leather covered boards with four raised bands on the spine and gilt edges to the text block with a silk placement ribbon sewn-in at the top of the spine. Signed by the author on the third free end paper. Laid-in at the front of the book is the publisher's 22 page notes from the editors. One of the volumes in The Franklin Library's collection of signed limited books. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. 342 pages of text and illustrations. A bright clean copy with no prior owner's marks, names, dates or book plates.
Seller: Town's End Books, ABAA, Deep River, CT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run (Signed). Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$86.19 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Red Leather hardcover, SIGNED BY AUTHOR on end page, NO personalization, no other marks noted in or on book,AND AS ALWAYS SHIPPED IN 24 HOURS; and emailed to you a USPS tracking number on all orders; all books are sanitized and cleaned for your protection before mailing. PLEASE NOTE OVER SEAS BUYERS if the book extra large or heavy there will be additional postage due to the new US Postage rates
Seller: books4u31, asheville, NC, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1977.
Price: US$90.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A Fine edition that is signed by author John Updike; Harry Angstrom was a star basketball player in high school and that was the best time of his life. Now in his mid-20s, his work is unfulfilling, his marriage is moribund, and he tries to find happiness with another woman. But happiness is more elusive than a medal, and Harry must continue to run--from his wife, his life, and from himself, until he reaches the end of the road and has to turn back. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, raised bands, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 342 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
John Updike. Rabbit Run. The Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$95.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 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
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run [SIGNED]. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1977.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Octavo. Gilt-stamped red leather with raised bands and gross-grain endpapers, a.e.g. 342 pp. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Limited edition signed by the author. Very good.
Seller: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pa, 1977.
Price: US$103.50 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Attractive red leather with gilt design and 4 raised hubs. Signed by author on second free endpaper. All edges gilded to prevent dust. Binding sewn. Tight, square copy of classic novel. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
John Updike. Rabbit, Run!. Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$115.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 8 vo, 342 pp. Full red leather, with gilt tooled embossing and edges, raised spine, All edges gilt (and shiny as mirrors!), unopened, as new. Limited edition, signed by John Updike, [with tissue overlay] and with a special introduction by him.
Seller: A Few Books More. . ., Billings, MT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run (Signed). Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$120.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: My shelf location 37-b-18
Seller: MyLibraryMarket, Waynesville, OH, U.S.A.
John UPDIKE. Rabbit, Run (Signed). Franklin Library January 1977, 1977.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Description: Beautiful Franklin binding in red leather with gilt text and decoration. Moire endpages. Signed by the author with tissue covering. Gilt edges on all sides. Unread. Ribbon bookmark.
Seller: Bookends, Hutchinson, KS, U.S.A.
Price: US$137.17 + shipping
Description: Limited Franklin Library edition, SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked full leather. The classic Franklin Library design. Raised bands with gilt tooling to spine. Gilt decorative tooling to panels. All edges gilt. Silk textured endpapers. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Still with publisher's protective packaging.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Angstrom, Harry (Fictitious character) --Fiction. Middle class men --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author.". 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$137.17 + shipping
Description: Limited Franklin Library edition, SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked full leather. The classic Franklin Library design. Raised bands with gilt tooling to spine. Gilt decorative tooling to panels. All edges gilt. Silk textured endpapers. 'Notes from the editors' supplement loosely inserted. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Still with publisher's protective packaging.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Angstrom, Harry (Fictitious character) --Fiction. Middle class men --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author." Accompanied by "Notes from the editors" (22 p.) 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$137.17 + shipping
Description: Limited Franklin Library edition, SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked full leather. The classic Franklin Library design. Raised bands with gilt tooling to spine. Gilt decorative tooling to panels. All edges gilt. Silk textured endpapers. 'Notes from the editors' supplement loosely inserted. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Still with publisher's protective packaging.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Angstrom, Harry (Fictitious character) --Fiction. Middle class men --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author." Accompanied by "Notes from the editors" (22 p.) 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Updike, John. Rabbit Run. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1977.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1977. Limited edition, signed by Updike on blank prelim page F/. Book bound in red leather with gilt designs and lettering is in fine condition. Book has all edges gilt, ribbon bookmark, intro by Updike especially for this edition. Black and white drawings by Pinkney. Very nice copy, great gift for an Updike fan.
Seller: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1977.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the flyleaf with no other inscription present. Full leather with gilt designs and foreedges, raised bands, Moire endpapers and silk ribbon. Published in a limited edition for members of the Franklin Library. A superb copy.
Seller: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, JOHN. Rabbit, Run. The Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$150.35 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo. Gilt lettered full leather binding. Gilt edges with silk endpapers and ribbon marker. Limited edition, signed by the author. In original cardboard box, with the booklet. A fine copy.
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Price: US$160.00 + shipping
Description: Limited Franklin Library edition, SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked full leather. The classic Franklin Library design. Raised bands with gilt tooling to spine. Gilt decorative tooling to panels. All edges gilt. Silk textured endpapers. 'Notes from the editors' supplement loosely inserted. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Still with publisher's protective packaging.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Angstrom, Harry (Fictitious character) --Fiction. Middle class men --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author." Accompanied by "Notes from the editors" (22 p.) 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$160.00 + shipping
Description: Limited Franklin Library edition, SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked full leather. The classic Franklin Library design. Raised bands with gilt tooling to spine. Gilt decorative tooling to panels. All edges gilt. Silk textured endpapers. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Still with publisher's protective packaging.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Angstrom, Harry (Fictitious character) --Fiction. Middle class men --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author.". 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$160.00 + shipping
Description: Limited Franklin Library edition, SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked full leather. The classic Franklin Library design. Raised bands with gilt tooling to spine. Gilt decorative tooling to panels. All edges gilt. Silk textured endpapers. 'Notes from the editors' supplement loosely inserted. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Still with publisher's protective packaging.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Angstrom, Harry (Fictitious character) --Fiction. Middle class men --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author." Accompanied by "Notes from the editors" (22 p.) 1 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Rabbit, Run. Franklin Library, Franklin Station, 1977.
Price: US$175.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Limited edition. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Full red leather with four raised bands, gilt edges and decoration, ribbon bookmark, silk moiré endpapers. Sunning at the edges of endpapers, else fine. One of an unspecified number of copies of a limited edition Signed by the author with a special message to subscribers from the author that doesn't appear in trade editions.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A handsome red leather Limited Edition SIGNED by one of America's greatest contemporary writers. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. In near fine unread condition; there is a previous owner's bookplate on the first free page. John Updike is the recipient of almost every major artistic and literary honor, including the National Medal of the Arts and the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (twice), his most famous novels are "The Centaur," for which he won the National Book Award, "Couples" "The Witches of Eastwick," and the "Rabbit" books including "Rabbit,Run," "Rabbit Redux," "Rabbit is Rich," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, and "Rabbit at Rest," for which he won the American Book Award and another Pulitzer. A significant author.
Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.
Updike, John. RABBIT, RUN. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1977.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Franklin Library signed edition. One of an unspecified number issued signed by Updike. "Special Message" by Updike for this edition. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker, tissue insert for signature page as issued. "Notes from the Editiors" booklet laid in as issued. Unread copy in Fine condition. Booklet also in Fine condition.
Seller: REVERE BOOKS, abaa/ilab & ioba, Fernandina Beach, FL, U.S.A.
John Updike. Rabbit Run. Franklin Mint, Philadelphia, 1977.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1977, Limited edition and SIGNED in blue ink by JOHN UPDIKE on third free endpaper (bound in, not tipped in); tissue guard laid in. 1977 Franklin Library Limited Edition leatherbound collector's edition. Condition: fine. Includes a special message by the author. Rich red hand-cut full leather boards with ornate gilt design. Hubbed spine. All edges gilt. Soft orange silk moire endpapers, matching bound-in ribbon. Textblock clean, tight, square, color illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. 8vo. Very fine mint unopened copy with silk ties, square; no marks, bookplates, or signs of prior ownership Size: 8vo
Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit Run. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1977.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: (In S signed by author/leather HB with gilt lettering on spine and gilt book edges and silk end pages
Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit Run. Franklin, Franklin Center , PA, 1977.
Price: US$221.38 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine Book , No Flaws, Leather Bound, Signed 1st ed 1st pt in protective cover
Seller: Dallas Surplus Stacks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Price: US$299.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 1977 LTD EDITION Privately Printing individually SIGNED by the author JOHN UPDIKE ( tissue paper cover) - LIKE NEW - TIGHT BINDING - black leather with gold accents on the cover/spine and page edging, includes an attached satin bookmark ribbon - includes "notes from the editors" - As New
Seller: ODDS & ENDS BOOKS, Sherwood Forest, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$385.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1977. The signed, limited edition. Signed by Updike on the third free endpaper within, with tissue guard. With the quite scarce accompanying twenty-one page "Notes From the Editors" commentary laid in.Illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Octavo, 342 pp. As New; immaculate and pristine. See scans. Franklin's lavish leather binding of the Signed, Limited Edition of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning Updike's 1960 first entry in the famed series of novels about the too-gray life of Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, who had the misfortune of running into what we pretty much all do: ordinary life. Artist Jerry Pinkney got the mood, and his illustrations herein reflect it. Flame Red top grain Kamenna Cowhide binding, gilt decorated and imprinted, spine panels rib divided, All Edges Gilt, moire endpapers of a truly beautiful Old Copper color, and a matching Old Copper satin page-marker ribbon. The gilt is 22 karat; the paper is 65-pound Old Style White Wove (first developed in 1932, when Updike was born); text set in 11-point Times Roman type. The Franklin Library, doing what they did best. As New; pristine and flawless, and protectively archived since arrival; page-marker has in fact never been moved. With Updike's "A Special Message to Subscribers from John Updike" prefacing the novel, and the seldom-retained "Notes from the Editors" which arrived with original shipments of the piece. Please see all scans. Show this one off on the cocktail table; get a market copy to read. l-frnkln2
Seller: Singularity Rare & Fine, Baldwinsville, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Rabbit, Run. Franklin Library, 1977.
Price: US$388.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Rabbit, Run Author: John Updike Publication: Franklin Press, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania Edition: First Edition Thus, First Printing Binding: Hardcover Condition: A Fine copy Description: THIS BOOK WAS SIGNED BY TWO TIME PULIZTER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR JOHN UPDIKE! ONE OF ONLY FOUR AUTHORS TO WIN THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR LITERATURE TWICE! First Edition Thus in Fine condition (see photos). Gold gilt page ends and gold gilt decoration to boards and spine with four raised spine bands, patterned endpapers and sewn-in satin bookmark. Beautiful illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. 342pp. Store Description Welcome to Allens Rare Books. Each book in our inventory has been personally inspected, exhaustively described, and photographed to meet the standards of the discerning collector. We encourage prospective customers to contact us with any questions. Terms of Sale We accept all major credit cards via the AbeBooks Shopping Cart. Customers have 30 days to return a purchased volume(s) which do not meet their original description or are otherwise unsatisfactory. We are proud to offer free shipping on all standard (octavo) sized volumes. Shipping Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lbs. or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know if extra shipping is required. Each order is packed with the utmost care to ensure safe arrival.
Seller: Allen's Rare Books, El Monte, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$439.95 + shipping
Description: Very Good+, Leather Bound, Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Light foxing on top text block edge. ; Signed by author on 2nd FEP. ; First Franklin Library Edition.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.