New York, New York, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1977. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. His first book of poetry since "Midpoint,'' in 91 pages. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1977, this hardcover book has a quarter black-cloth-wrapped spine with deep purple paper covering the remaining boards, lettered in gilt to front & spine. Condition is Fine (our highest grade): exceptionally clean, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white; mild foxing to fore edge. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine: has virtually NO wear, but slight discoloration/darkening to white areas & some foxed spots to front; no fading. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have here! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Bookseller: Gargoyle Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 020708
Title: Tossing and Turning: Poems
Author: Updike, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition First Printing
ISBN 10: 0394410904
ISBN 13: 9780394410906
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1977
Keywords: POETRY POEMS WRITERS
Bookseller catalogs: Literature/Literary Criticism/Poetry/Short Stories;

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