Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Updike, John. Facing Nature, Poems. Review Copy. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine, unread, REVIEW copy in fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the FFEP. Beige cloth covered boards with gilt lettering and graphics on the front panel, gilt lettering on the spine, and publisher's logo blind-stamped on the back panel. Comstock (Rolland( bookplate on front paste-down, he was an avid book collector referenced in "A Gentle Madness" by Nicholas Basbanes. Also includes book mark for this book. Internally clean and tight. Not price clipped, no remainder marks. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required.
Seller: R & G Bliss Books, Excelsior, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Facing Nature: Poems (Signed First Edition). Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$112.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Printing. Signed by the author directly to the first endpage. The book appears unread -- binding square and tight -- and is absolutely fine, in full cream cloth covered boards. The dust jacket -- protected by a removable Brodart archival cover -- is also fine, but for trace edgewear, causing two small 1/4" edge tears to the rear panel (professionally repaired). Clean and bright, a very sharp collectible copy. Please be sure to check out the other John Updike titles in our inventory. We ship all of our books bubble-wrapped in sturdy, very well-padded boxes, so they are guaranteed to arrive in the exact same condition as when they left. Please feel free to email with any questions/offers/trades and thank you for supporting small independent booksellers everywhere.
Seller: Dexter's Book Cellar, Stratford, CT, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Facing Nature. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$115.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition. Slightly bowed with creased page corners and toning on the front board else very good in a near fine dustwrapper with a small crease on the front panel. Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Facing Nature. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$120.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: An excellent copy. Signed by the author. Mylar cover over dust jacket. 110 pages.
Seller: Yes Books, portland, ME, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Facing Nature. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 110 pages. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket design by Updike & Francine Kass. His 5th book of poetry. Signed by Updike on the first sheet. As new book in an as new dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
John Updike. Facing Nature - Includes the Uncorrected Proof. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Description: A collectible set and one of the more uncommong Updike books on the market. Updike's 5th collection of poetry. The first edition is in a fine book, inscribed on front endpaper to Albert J Raman; "For Albert J Raman best wishes John Updike". Dust jacket as new, unclipped, now with archival protection. The very uncommon proof in blue wrappers in fine condition. Small mark on te front, otherwise pristine, unread. Proof also with archival cover. An uncommon set which includes a signed first edition and the proof. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 110 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
Updike, John. Facing Nature. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Nice collection of poetry signed by Updike; dj not price clipped ($13.95); contains Styles of Bloom, and An Oddly Lovely Day Alone both of which were separately published as broadsides (we have framed signed copies if interested) along with No More Access to Her Underpants, a classic Updike piece Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Cornelius Muhilly Rare Books, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Facing Nature: Poems. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985.
Price: US$349.00 + shipping
Description: SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a decorative bookplate. A VERY CLEAN, NICE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, ATTRACTIVE DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. 1st printing. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. 110 pages. BEAUTIFUL, COLLECTIBLE COPY!
Seller: Books Plus, LLC, Lexington, SC, U.S.A.