ISBN10: 051718348X, ISBN13: 9780517183489, [publisher: Crescent] Hardcover Gift presentation from John Updike to his godson, Adam French. On the front recto endpaper, it is inscribed "for Adam French. Merry Christmas! from his godfather John Updike 1987" Along with the inscription, he has drawn a simple mistletoe sketch in red and green ink. Taped to the inside front cover is a full page handwritten note on Updike's stationary dated Dec 20. It starts out "Dear Adam. I was happy to see Tom and your mother, at a sad occasion, and to hear a little bit about you. The last I knew, you were standing on the streets of Rome talking fluent Italian with the local roughnecks." Approximately 135 words completely in his hand on a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" sheet. Pieces of tape at the corners, top, and bottom. The book is missing the jacket and the cover is well-rubbed.
[Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1986]