London: Andre Deutsch, 1964. First UK Edition . Blue Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Updike's second book of verse after 'The Carpentered Hen'. 66 poems in all, 47 of which have been published in the New Yorker. Blue cloth covered boards have gilt text on spine. Book is slightly cocked, spine ends rubbed and there is an 1/2" abrasion on rear panel. Price clipped DJ has edge and shelf wear including scuffing, closed tears, yellowing and a small hole on rear panel that corresponds with abrasion. Book is from the collection of theToronto poet/author, Greg Gatenby. His signature and the date of this title's acquisition by him are on ffep. Flatsigned and dated, 1996, by author mid ffep. SIGNED by AUTHOR Bookseller's Inventory # 122983

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Bookseller: Lower Beverley Better Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002983
Title: Telephone Poles & Other Poems
Author: Updike, John (SIGNED)
Format/Binding: Blue Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First UK Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Andre Deutsch
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1964
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f

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