NY, Knopf, 1959. Updike's second book, first novel, winner of the Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Award of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, for a novel which, despite not being a commercial success, was nonetheless "a considerable literary achievement." Also nominated for the National Book Award. Faint sunning to lower board edges; else fine in a very near fine, slightly rubbed dust jacket. [#912064] SOLD