Updike, John. THE POORHOUSE FAIR. NY: Knopf 1959. Hardcover. First edition first prnt. 1st issue dustjacket. Signed by Updike on the front free endpage. Beginning toning on the front board bottom edge; dustjacket with price-clip, quater-inch chip on the rear panel topedge at the spine fold and tiny chip at the front panel tepedge, minimal edgewear, mostly at the corners and spine topedge, three interior tape repairs to closed tears, one of which extends over to the exterior of the front panel, and minor rubbing on the front panel. Near Fine condition in a Very Good dustjacket with a Durafold mylar cover. Updike's first novel, second book.
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