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John Steinbeck signed presentation copy of ''The Long Valley'', comprised of 12 short stories including ''The Red Pony''. Steinbeck pens a humorous inscription to his typist Mary Morgan in black felt-tip to the half-title page, poking fun at the title of his book, ''...If this valley had been any longer there would be no point in it. Or is there? / John Steinbeck''. New York: Viking Press, 1956 paperback edition. Measures 5'' x 7.75''. Minor creasing and previous owner's inscription to verso of front cover. Very good condition.
John Steinbeck Signed Presentation Copy of ''The Long Valley'' -- Steinbeck Pokes Fun at the Title of His Book: ''...If this valley had been any longer there would be no point in it. Or is there?...''
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