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Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 260 pages. Signed in name only by John Updike on title page. John Updike lecture ticket is laid in, and dated Dec. 08,1998 in Kansas City. Light rubbing and slight fading on edges. Small inked $2.00 price on blank front paste down. Light foxing on edges. Otherwise tight and clean. Price clipped dust jacket shows a one inch closed tear from upper edge over bottom cover. Jacket shows a couple of other small tears, and light scuffs and smudges. Jacket remains bright and is fairly clean, and is now protected in a clear mylar sleeve.
Seller: Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps, Chanute, KS, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories (Signed 1st Printing). Alfred A. Knopf, U.S.A., 1979.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A fine "As New" copy in an unclipped and near-fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by Updike directly on the tile page--signature only--without any inscriptions. A tight square and clean copy. The dustjacket shows only one very small bottom crease to the front panel--actually minuscule. A collection of Updike's stories. Nice collectible condition.
Seller: Classic First Editions-- IOBA, La Quinta, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$32.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: No. 321 of a limited edition of 350 copies. Signed on the limitation page. Housed in a very good slipcase with rubbing to extremities. Limited Edition.
Seller: Plain Tales Books, Arlington Hts, IL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. New York Alfred A. Knopf, 1979.
Price: US$38.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Stated first edition. 260 pages. SIGNED by John Updike on front flyleaf. Fine condition in near fine dust jacket that has a small, light crease rear. (I3)
Seller: Jeff Jeremias Fine Arts, RMABA, Aurora, CO, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: The limited issue, this being copy 44 of 350 copies numbered and signed by Updike. A solid copy in DJ with a few nicks along the edges; housed in publisher's slipcase.
Seller: Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A., New York, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories - In Slipcase. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Book FINE; dust jacket FINE; slipcase NEAR FINE minor rubbing
Seller: Barrister, Inc., Davie, FL, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in near fine dustwrapper with a short tear and a little rubbing. Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$80.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 260pgs. Decorated beige cloth. patterned endpapers. as new. one of 350 signed limited copies, this being #53. Author signature on limitation page. Unclipped pictorial jacket as new. in patterned slipcase with red lettering. Slipcase rubbed on top and bottom. Size: Octavo
Seller: The Chatham Bookseller, Madison, NJ, U.S.A.
John Updike. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, 1979.
Price: US$80.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A 1st edition (stated) of a signed, limited edition (#244/350) of a collection of Updike's short stories. Signed by Updike on the limitation page. Slip case. Minimal wear to the book & DJ with some light rubbing to the bottom of the slip case. A very good or better copy.
Seller: Lazy S Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
John Updike. PROBLEMS [Signed Limited]. Alfred A. Knopf, N.Y., 1979.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: A very fine copy in a very fine jacket, housed in a fine slipcase. Signed Limited Edition, No. 84 of 350 copies. A very nice copy in like new and unread condition. No bumped corners to book or slipcase. No tears, no chips to jacket.
Seller: Booklegger's Fine Books ABAA, Park Ridge, IL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, 1979.
Price: US$99.99 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Edition, First Printing (Signed Limited Edition Copy #210 of 350). Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. Octavo. White cloth patterned boards stamped in gold with black topstain and black patterned endpapers. In pictorial paper over boards slipcase. Signed by Updike on limitation page in front (flat signed). Book is like new; clean with no writing or names, spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new. Slipcase has some light shelf wear. A fine copy of this Updike signed limited edition. 260 pages. ISBN: 0394507053. 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.
Seller: Southampton Books, Southampton, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A.Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: SIGNED by John Updike on the title page. The dustjacket has light soiling and a 1/4" closed tear top edge of rear panel.
Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Problems. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper and fine slipcase with nominal rubbing. One of 350 numbered copies Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Problems and other Stories. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo, cloth backed boards, d.w. New York: Knopff, 1979. First Edition Fine. Autographed by Updike on the half-title.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 260 pages. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket design by Updike. His 22nd book and 5th book of short stories. 23 short stories dealing with divorce, remarriage, relatives, prostitution, leprosy, extinct mammal and much more. 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.
UPDIKE, John. Problems. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper and fine slipcase with nominal rubbing. One of 350 numbered copies Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Price: US$140.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: An attractive first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket with trivial edge wear, lightly yellowing, SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front endpaper; John Updike's collection of short stories deals with such problems as divorce and remarriage, parents and children, prostitution and leprosy, extinct mammals and guilt-gems, resigning from a committee and getting in and out of Ethiopia; 8vo; [x], 260, [2] pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John.. Problems and Other Stories.. Alfred A. Knopf, New York., 1979.
Price: US$161.06 + shipping
Description: First edition. Octavo. pp [x], 260.Number 101 of 350 copies copies signed by the author, printed on special paper and specially bound.Fine in fine dustwrapper and fine glossy card slipcase.
Seller: Peter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB, London, United Kingdom
John Updike. Problems. knopf-Borzoi Books, New York, New York, 1979.
Price: US$224.25 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: #268 of 350. Book as new and unopened. jacket is mint . Protected in mylar and about as fine a copy as there is.Publishers slipcase is in fine condition with minor corner wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Seller: Oshtemo Book Sellers, Chester, NY, U.S.A.
John Updike. Problems And Other Stories (SIGNED). Knopf, 1979.
Price: US$224.95 + shipping
Description: Knopf. Used; Like New. Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. Hardcover. SIGNED by author on limitations page. This First Edition book is one of 350 signed, numbered copies, of which this is number 104. Book is Fine in a Fine dust jacket with a Near Fine splicase. Dust jacket has a BroDart protector. Book Condition: Fine Jacket Condition: Fine . 1979. SLIPCASED.
Seller: Fleur Fine Books, Port Neches, TX, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 260 pages. First limited edition. One (163) of 350 numbered copies signed by Updike on the limitation page at the beginning of the book. His 22nd book and 5th book of short stories. 23 short stories dealing with divorce, remarriage, relatives, prostitution, leprosy, extinct mammal and much more. 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. PROBLEMS AND OTHER STORIES. Signed. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Description: 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition of this highly-regarded short story collection. One of 350 copies Signed by John Updike. 8vo. 260 pp. A fine copy in patterned beige cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a fine dustwrapper. Top edge stained black. In the publisher's slipcase, as issued.
Seller: TBCL The Book Collector's Library, Montreal, QC, Canada
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$230.04 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo. 260 pp. One of 350 copies printed on special paper and specially bound. Signed by the author and numbered, this being number 8. Pristine copy in original slipcase which has some mild edgewear.
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Updike, John. Problems and Other Stories. NY: Knopf, 1979.
Price: US$247.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine hardcover in a Fine dj in a Fine slipcase. As New. Limited Edition of 350 copies signed by author.
Seller: Peter Lenz Bookseller, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Problems. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the limitation page. Numbered 306 of 350 specially bound signed and numbered copies. In fine unread condition, the book is in light beige cloth with blindstamped cover designs, a nice black topstain, and decorative black and blue endpapers. In a fine brown and black dustjacket in the original slipcase with black, cream and grey designs and red titling. The slipcase shows light touches of rubbing but is very solid and handsome. A collection of 23 short stories in 260 pp. A nice production.
Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.