A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.
A picture of an inscribed first edition of the John Irving book The 158-Pound Marriage published in New York by Random House in 1974.

John Irving The 158-Pound Marriage First Edition Inscribed 1974

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Offering: John Irving. The 158-Pound Marriage. New York: Random House, 1974. First Edition. Inscribed.

VG in like DJ. Green cloth spine over light green paper boards; light toning at edges; minor bumping at spine ends. Binding firm and square. Dust jacket shows some light rubbing and mild wear at extremities; still presents clean and bright in protective sleeve. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: “For Robert Gee, whom I have much enjoyed. John Irving.”

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Published in 1974, The 158-Pound Marriage was John Irving’s third novel, appearing four years before The World According to Garp would propel him into international prominence. Here, Irving explores sexual politics, academic life, jealousy, and moral unraveling through the lens of two intertwined marriages — already displaying the thematic daring and structural ambition that would define his later work.

Signed and warmly inscribed copies from Irving’s early period are increasingly scarce. This example, inscribed in a personal tone, offers both literary substance and collectibility — a strong piece from the formative stage of a major American novelist’s career.

A signed early Irving that predates the fame — and that’s always the sweet spot.

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Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 8 × 3 in

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