Bech: A Book

Updike, John

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., A Borzoi Book, New York, New York, USA, 1970

About this Item

Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., A Borzoi Book, New York, New York, USA, 1970. First printing (no other printings shown) of First Edition (stated). Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Possibly Unread. Text block is white, tight, straight and square, with yellow topstain, and unmarked except for prior owner's embossed stamp on front free endpaper. Slight foxing to edges. Binding is full bright reddish orange cloth with author's name embossed in bright silver title to the front board and title in bright silver on spine, and all corners square and sharp. Dust Jacket is bright with minor soiling, and intact with only a 5 mm tear to top rear at spine, which has been discreetly closed with archival (pH neutral) materials. The original price ($5.95) is intact on front flap and date "6/70" on lower reap flap. 206 + ii pages. 5 1/4" x 8 1/4". Seller Inventory # 000078

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bech: A Book

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., A Borzoi Book, New York, New York, USA

Publication Date: 1970

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition