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Author: Steinbeck, John
Title: The Short Novels of John Steinbeck
Place: New York
Publisher: Viking
Date: 1953
Item # : 173159
Sale Number   345
Lot Number   333
Sale Name    
Fine Modern Literature
Sale Date   12/14/2006
Price realized   $ 1610
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Description:
Introduction by Joseph Henry Jackson. 8vo. Cloth, jacket, custom cloth slipcase. First printing.
Inscribed and signed by John Steinbeck "for Bob Kreindler(?)" on the front free endpaper in blue ink. Edition not stated on copyright page (not the book club edition) and "$2.95" printed price on the front jacket flap.
Condition:
A few short tears and tiny creases to jacket edges, mild rubbing; light shelf wear; front hinge glue repaired along front free endpaper up about a ½" from gutter, front hinge cracking at half-title; still a very good copy in like jacket. Scarce title with Steinbeck's signature.
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