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John Steinbeck signed presentation copy of his second novel, ''The Pastures of Heaven'', inscribed to his typist Mary Morgan. Steinbeck writes in black felt-tip on the title page, ''Dear Mary / Las pasturas del cielo contienen - (!Que lastima!) una vibora / John Steinbeck'', translating to ''The pastures of the sky contain - (What a pity!) a viper...'' New York: Bantam Books, 1951 paperback edition. Measures 4.25'' x 6.25''. Some chipping with tape repair to spine and edge of several pages. Last few pages detached. Good condition.
John Steinbeck Signed Presentation Copy of ''The Pastures of Heaven'' -- ''...The pastures of the sky contain...a viper...''
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