Description
For sale: an exceptional first edition, early printing hardcover copy of Rabbit, Run by John Updike. First Edition unstated, 1960 Knopf. Sixth Printing, September 1971 stated with 1971 on title page as well.
The book is in Very Good condition with clean, bright boards with mild fading at edges and strong silver title gilt on a lightly sunned spine and author’s name on front. Also, tight binding, moderate to heavy spine tilt, rolled spine ends, a few light spots on page blocks, mild edge wear, and lightly rounded and rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with a resale price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is In Fair to Good condition with moderate soiling, a sunned spine, very heavy edge wear, chips, gaps and several tears repaired with acid-free tape. The front graphic design is mostly free of defects, which looks pretty good in a new Brodart archival wrap. Dust jacket is first state with no price present, as isssued.
