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Here is a 1st edition copy of John Steinbeck East of Eden that we sold:

Signed 1st “East of Eden” Steinbeck

Signed limited edition copy of “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck. Viking Press: 1952. One of just 1,500 first edition copies signed by the author, 750 of which were intended for private distribution. Signed, “John Steinbeck” in blue ink to limitation page. First issue volume with all points present including “bite” for “bight” on p. 281, line 38. Sans dustjacket and publisher’s slipcase. Minor wear to green cloth boards. 1.5″ separation to rear hinge though binding remains tight. Overall, very good condition. Sold for $1,800.

The following are some additional John Steinbeck books we sold:

John Steinbeck Signed Copy of ”The Grapes of Wrath” — Fine Piece of American Literature Signed by the Author the Year After He Won the Nobel Prize

”The Grapes of Wrath” signed by its author, John Steinbeck. Viking Press: New York: 1963. Signed by the author the year after he received the Nobel Prize, and a few years before his death: ”For M. Klemaszewski from John Steinbeck 11/20/63” on the half-title page. A fine example of Steinbeck’s epic American novel, which largely contributed to his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. 5” x 7.75” book runs 619pp. Partial separation of front hinge, limited soiling to boards and light wear on both joints. Very good condition. Sold for $1,562.

John Steinbeck Signed ”The Short Novels of John Steinbeck” — 1st Printing in Original Dustjacket

John Steinbeck signed first edition, first printing of ”The Short Novels of John Steinbeck,” Viking: New York: 1953. The Nobel Prize-winning author inscribes the front free endpaper: ”For Hank Pearson / with best wishes / John Steinbeck / New York 1953”. This first edition in its original dustjacket is a compilation of six of his moving stories: ”Tortilla Flat,” ”The Red Pony,” ”Of Mice and Men,” ”The Moon is Down,” ”Cannery Row” and ”The Pearl.” Bound in brick red cloth boards with black lettering. Top edge yellow. Original grey and orange unclipped dustjacket is near fine. Book has small areas of discoloration on signature page and rear free endpaper, else fine. Sold for $1,250.

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