Marry Me. Signed by John Updike. First Trade Edition, First Printing. Knopf. New York, 1976.

Marry Me: A Romance is a middle class novel about two married couples–a quintessential example of Updike’s usual subject matter. It was well regarded among critics and readers alike. Updike, a prolific author, penned more than 30 books of fiction. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice. Marry Me is an essential volume for any Updike collector. This first trade edition, first printing is preceded by a signed limited edition of only 300 copies.

This first trade edition, first printing is signed by Updike on the title page. It is in about-fine condition. In the original cloth, about-fine with only fading to edges. Text block about-fine only soiling and foxing to edges. In the original dust jacket, near-fine with only minor foxing.

An about-fine signed first trade edition by John Updike.