September 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, September 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2016
First printing of John Steinbeck's first book, ''Cup of Gold''. New York: McBride, 1929. One of only 1,537 copies printed, this volume still retains the very rare unclipped first edition dust jacket, showing the original price of $2.50. First edition has matching dates of 1929 on the title and copyright pages, and with ''First Published, August, 1929'' at the top of the copyright page. Measures 5.5'' x 8''. Very handsome copy is bound in yellow-gold cloth stamped in black, with top edge blue. Very light soiling and wear to book, otherwise near fine. Dust jacket is restored for display by noted conservator John Pofelski, otherweise near fine condition.
John Steinbeck ''Cup of Gold'' First Edition -- In Scarce First Edition Dust Jacket
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