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Updike, John. ROGER'S VERSION: A NOVEL [SIGNED]. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, New York, 1986.
Price: US$22.50 + shipping
Description: Octavo, 328 pages. In Very Good minus condition with Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine light green with black lettering. Slight sunning to the spine/head edges with light wear exteriorly and slight age toning to the flaps. Boards have slight plus sunning exteriorly. Text block shows light shelf wear to the edges. Deckled fore edge. First Edition. Signed by the author. 1371880. FP New Rockville Stock.
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, U.S.A., 1986.
Price: US$28.00 + shipping
Description: SIGNED BY JOHN UPDIKE + MESSAGE. This copy is LIKE NEW; the text is clear, bright, and unmarked; binding is tight, but slight shelfwear on top edge. The jacket is very good;: absolutely intact in all ways, including perfect color and design, but slight signs of wear. We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We ship all books to U.S. buyers with Tracking. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES
Seller: NightsendBooks, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$34.95 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 1st Trade Edition/1st Printing. SIGNED by author on a bookplate affixed to front end page (signature only). DJ lightly rubbed and has light suning at spine. $17.95 price intact on DJ flap; mylar protected. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 332 pp, stated First Trade Edition, signed on ffep John Updike, Binding tight and square, pages clean and unmarked and white, textblock Near Fine, dark brown cloth 6" x 8.7" dark brown cloth boards in gray DJ with author b&w photo on rear, unclipped in acetate protector. Size: Octavo
Seller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.
Updike, John. ROGER'S VERSION [signed]. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$37.50 + shipping
Description: Octavo, 328 pages; VG/VG; green spine with black and red lettering; price uncut "$17.95"; minimal shelf wear, pages clean; signed, dated and inscribed by John Updike on the half title page [Stock Image] NOTE: Shelved in Room X, Case #5. 1330347. FP New Rockville Stock.
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
John Updike. Roger's Version (Signed Limited Ed.). Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$38.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986. A fine, collectible signed limited trade first edition copy of this novel by this Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author. Signed Limited Edition, First Trade Edition, First Printing as indicated by "First Trade Edition" printed on copyright page. The first edition was a signed, limited first edition published by The Franklin Press. This book is the signed limited first trade edition issued by Alfred A. Knopf. A fine, signed limited hardcover copy, decorative cloth covered boards with sharp corners, black cloth covered spine with red and gold printing. Book is solid, spine is tight. Not ex-library, no previous owner markings, book plates, or remainder marks. Looks unread. Author signature only on limitations page in blue ink. This is copy #20 of 350 total copies. Number "20" handwritten on limitations page in black ink. No dust jacket, as issued, but included is acetate wrapper in which the book was issued. Original publisher black and red cardboard slipcase in fine condition. Has white sticker with the book number (20) printed on it affixed to the bottom of the spine of the slipcase. Shipped in well-padded box.
Seller: Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books, IOBA, Humble, TX, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version.. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of this novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John Updike on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Sara Eisenman. The New York Times review by novelist David Lodge described the novel as having five major thematic areas: theology, eroticism, domesticity, physical description and science. All of these themes are mediated by the narrating character Roger.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Trade Edition. Nice copy in DJ. Briefly inscribed by John Updike.
Seller: Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A., New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Description: First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author to noted educator and University of Iowa and Dartmouth College president on the front endpaper: "For James O. Freedman / John Updike." Fine in an about Fine dust jacket.
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: The limited issue, this being copy 165 of 350 copies numbered and signed by Updike. Housed in publisher's slipcase, this copy is as new, unopened in shrink wrap.
Seller: Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A., New York, NY, U.S.A.
Updike, John. ROGER'S VERSION. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$55.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Slight yellowing to DJ flaps. ; Theologians debate the existence of God, along with the usual Updikian interpersonal intrigues. New York Times book review laid in. Stated first trade edition, subsequent to a signed limited edition. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 329 pages
Seller: Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore, Westport, CT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version and The Poorhouse Fair 2 Volumes. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$58.00 + shipping
Description: Book has modest fading along edges thus nearly very gook plus. Dj has light soiling. Card laid in addressed to Ton Bambace a noted New York book dealer letting him know that he can send 3 more books for him meaning Updike to sign. Poorhouse fair has a similar postcard laid in.
Seller: Uncommon Books, Glastonbury, CT, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version (Signed First Edition). Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$60.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Printing. Signed by the author to a laid-in decorative bookplate. The book and dust jacket are both fine, but for a minute tap to the foot of the spine. Slight rippling to front pastedown from the printer. The book appears unread -- binding square and tight -- and the dust jacket is now protected by a removable Brodart archival cover. 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. Roger's Version. New York; Knopf/Franklin;, 1986.
Price: US$64.58 + shipping
Description: First edition, first printing thus. One of an unspecified number of copies signed by the author. Fine in navy blue leather with gilt tooling and titles and gilt edges. A letter from the Franklin Library is laid in.
Seller: timkcbooks (Member of Booksellers Association), Penzance, United Kingdom
Updike, John (SIGNED). Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, 1986.
Price: US$69.50 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 130 of 350 copies
Seller: Robert S. Brooks, Bookseller, Bristol, WI, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version [Signed, Limited]. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$72.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A novel. This is the signed, numbered edition of 350 copies. First limited edition. A fine copy in a fine, clear, unprinted dust jacket. In a fine slipcase; lacking the printed number that is usually founded affixed to the spine. Signed by Updike on the limitation page. This is copy 257.
Seller: Downtown Brown Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred. A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First trade edition. A FINE book in FINE jacket, INSCRIBED by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Mitchell, John Updike".
Seller: THE USUAL SUSPECTS (IOBA), St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Updike, John. Roger's Version - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$80.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A handsome first trade edition/first printing Fine condition in alike dustjacket following a private publication by Franklin library. SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the title page. De Bellis/Broomfield A111b; Dale Kohler is an earnest young student who wants to prove God's existence using a computer. He seeks the help of middle-aged divinity professor Roger Lambert who prefers to leave faith a mystery and finds Dale's visit rather disruptive. The project results in an affair between Dale and Roger's unhappy wife and also brings Roger into contact with the wild and sexy Verna, his half-sister's daughter; 8vo; [x], 328, [6] pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Updike, John.. Roger`s Version.. New York Knopf, 1986.
Price: US$88.42 + shipping
Description: 328 pp. Original half cloth with clear unprinted dust jacket and slip case. First Edition. - One of 350 copies printed on special paper and specially bound, signed by the author and numbered. - Fine copy. Slip case with minor wear to corners. Gewicht (Gramm): 856
Seller: Müller & Gräff e.K., Stuttgart, Germany
Updike, John. Roger's Version - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A Near Fine first printing of the first Trade edition in alike dust-jacket, both showing only little edgwear. Signed and inscribed by author John Updike on title page; Roger's Version is a novel about a man named Roger who is in a mental hospital for a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Roger's version of the world is one where everything needs to be just right. He has to follow a strict set of rules or he will become extremely agitated and dangerous. The novel follows Roger's attempts to leave the hospital and return to the real world.; 8vo; Signed by Author
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version; a novel. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Description: 4to, 328 pages. First trade edition, hardcover; number 204 of 350 limited numbered and signed copies. Signed by Updike on limitation page. In original slipcase, no dust jacket as issued. Black and silver boards with black spine and red and gold accents. Boards encased in original acetate sleeve. In fine condition with firm binding and clean pages. A very attractive collectible copy.
Seller: Waysidebooks, Pittsburg, KS, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. Faint stain on top edge else fine in fine acetate dustwrapper and fine cardboard slipcase. 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. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First trade edition. Fine in fine unprinted acetate dustwrapper and a fine slipcase. One of 350 copies Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York, 1986.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Limited edition of 350 signed and numbered copies; this being number 167. Signed by John Updike on the limitation page. Book in fine condition; acetate jacket with a crease to bottom spine end and faint shelf wear, else fine; slipcase with light rubbing to corners and a couple small bumps/tears to back insert edge.
Seller: Idler Fine Books, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
John Updike. Roger's Version - Including the Uncorrected Proof. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: John Updike's 12th novel about a divinity professor and computer hacker, who believes that scietific evidence for God's existence is slowing racking up. A beautiful set of the signed first trade edition with the uncommon proof. The book is in as new condition, inscribed on the front endpaper to notable bibliophile and Updike collector, Albert J Raman, "For Albert J Raman Best Wishes John Updike". Dust jacket also in as new condition, now with a protective archival cover. The uncorrected proof in yellow wraps, with a fold at the bottom of the front cover. Some dust staining on spine, internally clean. Publisher notes stapled to front cover, Near fine condition. Overall a fine collectable set. Provenance, from the Library of notable bibliophile and Updike collector Albert J Raman. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 329 pages; Signed by Author
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
UPDIKE, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in fine unprinted acetate dustwrapper and a fine slipcase. One of 350 copies Signed by the author.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
UPDIKE, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First trade edition. Touch of sunning at the crown, else fine in moderately spine-sunned else near fine dustwrapper. Warmly Inscribed by Updike to his close friend and fellow author Nicholas Delbanco and his wife: "For Nick & Ellen Here in D.C. in our formal duds. Love, John."
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$275.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 329 pages. First edition, limited signed edition. One (81) of 350 numbered copies, signed by Updike on the limitation page at the beginning of the book. His 31st book & 11th novel. As new book in a as new clear acetate dust jacket in a fine slipcase. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$295.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 329 pages. First edition, first printing. Dust jacket design by Sara Eisenmann. Signed by Updike on the first sheet. His 31st book & 11th novel. As new book in an as new dust jacket with none of the usual fading to the spine. A beautiful copy!
Seller: Fireproof Books, MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred Knopf, New York, 1986.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Rogers Version by John Updike. Limited edition, signed and numbered in publishers slipcase. This being number 270 of 350 copies. Publisher: Alfred Knopf, New York, 1986. Both book and slipcase in as new condition. 329 pages. A wonderful copy. Inventory number 10-163. Price: $300 Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Updike, John. Roger's Version. Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York, 1986.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Limited to 350 copies, this is number 250. SIGNED by John Updike. AS NEW CONDITION. This book was issued without a dustjacket, but includes a glassine wrapper, all in a slipcase. P.S. to other booksellers: there is no such thing as "mint" condition for books, as only coins are minted. Regards, Hirschfeld Galleries, Since 1931.
Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.