October 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, October 23rd, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2012
Rare first edition of John Steinbeck's first novel, ''Cup of Gold: A Life of Henry Morgan, Buccaneer.'' Robert M. McBride & Company: New York: 1929. The historical novel, of which only 1,537 first edition copies were printed, tells the story of the pirate's sacking of Panama City. The 269pp. volume without dustjacket, measuring 5.25'' x 8.25'', has blue top edges, as present in the first edition copies. Minor wear to boards and separation of binding inside backstrip. Overall very good.
Rare First Edition of John Steinbeck's First Book, ''Cup of Gold''
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