Description: THE VIKING PORTABLE LIBRARY STEINBECK - SIGNED Author: Steinbeck, John (text); Covici, Pascal (editor) Title: THE VIKING PORTABLE LIBRARY STEINBECK - SIGNED Publication: New York: The Viking Press, 1943 Edition: First Edition Description: An attractive copy of the first major anthology of Steinbeck's work, selected by his editor, Pascal Covici, who has written a foreword to this volume. Contents include the complete text of Of Mice and Men, long portions from The Long Valley, Grapes of Wrath, Tortilla Flat, The Pastures of Heaven, Sea of Cortez, and The Red Pony, et al. "For readers coming to Steinbeck afresh, it provides a picture of his development as an artist and a good introduction to the mood and import of all his major works" (from rear panel). Uncommon signed. Goldstone & Payne A19a; Morrow 164. First Printing. Octavo (17.25cm); flexible tan cloth boards, with titling and pictorial elements stamped in burgundy on spine and front cover; brick red edge-staining; dustjacket; [iv],v-viii,[2],3-568pp. Signed by Steinbeck on the front endpaper. Light wear to spine ends and lower corner-tips, edge-staining a little faded, with a few tiny, unobtrusive stains to right edge of textblock; about Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $2.00), lightly edgeworn, with a few tiny nicks and tears, and some mild dust-soil to rear panel; Near Fine. Seller ID: 7286 Subject: Literature Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 4950 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Steinbeck, John (text); Covici, Pascal (editor
Publisher: The Viking Press
Year Printed: 1943
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
