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THE CHASTE PLANET [ONE OF 26 LETTERED SIGNED] A Short Story

Updike, John.

Worcester, Mass. Metacom Press, 1980. First Edition. Softcover. Copy "V" of 26 lettered and signed by Updike. Special Foreword by Updike. The first book of this then-new press - whose printer-publisher William Ferguson had printed other Updike booklets under a different masthead. This lettered issue has always been very scarce. 8vo boards with 1/4 leather spine. Slightest rub to leather at spine tips otherwise fine copy in a protective clear acetate jacket. Laid in is a printed "Note on the printing of The Chaste Planet" from the publisher.

Price: $300.00 save 15% $255.00