Description: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck *** 1ST EDITION/1ST PRINTING IN ORIGINAL DJ - THE NICEST I’VE EVER SEEN IN OVER 20 YEARS*** OVERALL CONDITION: NEAR MINT NF/FINE Published in 1939 by Viking Press in New York. First edition, first printing as indicated by “First Published in April 1939” statement on copyright page with no other printings listed and Battle Hymn of the Republic endpapers. In original oatmeal cloth covered boards and a first state first edition jacket with the “first edition” slug on bottom of front flap and correct $2.75 price on top of front flap. Included is a custom-made felt-lined archival clamshell case to preserve this amazing treasure. CONDITION: NEAR FINE/FINE The book is in NEAR FINE vintage condition. Minimal rubbing to extremities and some foxing to title page which has some waviness. A stain on top edge which has dripped to rear endpapers and some very mild rear endpaper gutter darkening else FINE. The exceptional qualities: 1. No foxing/gutter staining to front endpapers (VERY SCARCE!) 2. No writing, no stamps, no ex libris marks, no dog-eared pages. 3. Very few signs of handling. 4. Minimal edge wear and rubbing to extremities. 6. Very clean, colorful and unfaded cloth. As any collector of modern classics from the 1920–1950s knows, the real value is in the dust jacket. This one is a gorgeous beauty! The original unrestored first state dust jacket is in FINE condition. While FINE copies of the first printing are scarce, FINE original dust jackets are RARE. Clipped panels via publisher (as are all copies). The least amount of rubbing and edge wear I’ve ever seen for this title (very lightly to folds). The colors are vivid, the jacket is clean, the art nearly pristine. Just a hairline nick to bottom of spine (barely visible from blindside). The exceptional qualities: 1. No sunning of the spine (Wow!) 2. No tears 3. No chips (exceptionally scarce) 4. The wraparound art is in amazing condition. 5. No creases 6. No fading or darkening A stunning dust jacket! The nicest on the market. Please view the pictures as they are an important part of the condition and content information. Book will be fully insured at my expense (as it should be) and will require signature upon delivery to safeguard your new treasure. I would be happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased to save you money. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Give me a follow and check out my eBay store: I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 15000 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2024-08-21T03:45:45.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Cloth
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Viking Press
Topic: Classics
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Character Family: Joads
Year Printed: 1939
Original/Facsimile: Original
