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“For every man in the world functions to the best of his ability, and no one does less than his best, no matter what he may think about it": First Edition of John Steinbeck's The Pearl; Inscribed by Him
STEINBECK, John.
The Pearl.
New York: The Viking Press, 1947.
First edition of this classic story of simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Maggie and Larry with love John Steinbeck." Near fine in a near fine first-issue dust jacket with Steinbeck looking to the left on the rear panel. Drawings by Jose Clemente Orozco. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.
Price: $9,500.00 Item Number: 103774
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"Many thanks for your lucid thoughts and interest in my work": First edition of Bombs Away: The Story of a Bomber Team; inscribed by John Steinbeck to Legendary literary critic Edmund Wilson
STEINBECK, John.
Bombs Away: The Story of a Bomber Team.
New York: The Viking Press, 1942.
First edition of Steinbeck's riveting account of his experiences with several bomber crews of the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with 60 photographs by John Swope. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Dear Mr. Wilson, Many thanks for your lucid thoughts and interest in my work, John Steinbeck." The recipient, Edmund Wilson, was an American literary critic and progenitor of the Library of America publication series. His critical works helped foster public appreciation for many of the foremost American writers of the 20th century including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway,…
Price: $9,200.00 Item Number: 109635
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“In the end is the Word, and the Word is Man and the Word is with Men": First Edition of John Steinbeck's Nobel Lecture; Inscribed by Him
STEINBECK, John.
Speech Accepting the Nobel Prize for Literature.
New York: The Viking Press, 1962.
First edition of Steinbeck's Nobel Lecture. Octavo, original wrappres. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For the Waldmanns with pleasure John Steinbeck." Presented with original mailing envelope. In near fine condition.
Price: $4,000.00 Item Number: 122693
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“Out of all this struggle a good thing is going to grow. That makes it worthwhile": Signed Limited First Edition of John Steinbeck's In Dubious Battle
STEINBECK, John.
In Dubious Battle.
New York: Covici-Friede Publishers, 1936.
Signed limited first edition of this "dramatically intense, beautifully written novel" (The New Republic); the first book in Steinbeck's Dustbowl trilogy, which was followed by Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath, number 39 of 99 examples. Octavo, original half morocco. Signed by John Steinbeck. In fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.
Price: $6,000.00 Item Number: 131878
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“It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone": First Edition of John Steinbeck's The Winter of Discontent; Inscribed by Him
STEINBECK, John .
The Winter of Our Discontent.
New York: The Viking Press, 1961.
First edition, presentation copy of Steinbeck's final novel, one of only 500 examples with only a few known inscribed examples, which along with The Grapes of Wrath are considered his masterpieces. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Charles Sulner John Steinbeck." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Elmer Hader. Lettering by Jeanyee Wong. Photograph by William Ward Beecher. Presentations copies of Steinbeck's masterpiece are rare.
Price: $9,800.00 Item Number: 136878
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First edition of John Steinbeck's Classic Work East of Eden; In exceptional Condition
STEINBECK, John.
East of Eden.
New York: The Viking Press, 1952.
First edition, first issue of Steinbeck's epic and moving story of a modern Cain and Abel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptionally fresh example.
Price: $3,200.00 Item Number: 140275
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“I was born lost and take no pleasure in being found": First Edition of John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley; Inscribed by Him
STEINBECK, John.
Travels with Charley.
New York: The Viking Press, 1962.
First edition of Steinbeck’s beloved cross-country narrative. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Don Freeman. Photographs of Steinbeck by Hans Namuth. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery.
Price: $7,800.00 Item Number: 142958
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First Edition of John Steinbeck's Cannery Row
STEINBECK, John.
Cannery Row.
London: William Heinemann, 1945.
First English edition of this classic work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise clamshell box.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 143494
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“Muscles aching to work, minds aching to create - this is man": First Edition of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath
STEINBECK, John.
The Grapes of Wrath.
London: William Heinemann, 1939.
First English edition of the author's classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise and clamshell box.
Price: $2,800.00 Item Number: 143492
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"You think it's a lie. But it ain't no lie. Ever' word's the truth": First Edition of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men: A Play in Three Acts
STEINBECK, John.
Of Mice and Men: A Play in Three Acts.
New York: Covici Friede Publishers, 1937.
First edition of Steinbeck's dramatization of his poignant novel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good first issue dust jacket with the publisher's price of $2.00. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise clamshell box. A very sharp example.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 143012
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"Mary avec l'aimite from John the XXII": First Edition of The Short Reign of Pippin IV; Inscribed by John Steinbeck to his sister
STEINBECK, John.
The Short Reign of Pippin IV: A Fabrication.
New York: The Viking Press, 1957.
First edition of Steinbeck's only political satire. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his sister on the front free endpaper, "Mary avec l'aimite from John the XXII." The recipient, Mary Steinbeck Dekker was the eldest sister of John Steinbeck. The warmth of this inscription reflects their close and enduring relationship throughout his life. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by William Pene Du Bois. From the library of Mary Steinbeck Dekker. An exceptional association.
Price: $6,000.00 Item Number: 145514
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"This book was ghost written in the truest sense of the world. An imp crept down my arm and played in the ink. Don't turn me in please": First Edition of John Steinbeck's The Short Reign of Pippin IV; Inscribed by Him
STEINBECK, John.
The Short Reign of Pippin IV: A Fabrication.
New York: The Viking Press, 1957.
First edition of Steinbeck's only political satire. unrevised proof copy, signed presentation inscription from the author "Dear Elsie Clough: This book was ghost written in the truest sense of the world. An imp crept down my arm and played in the ink. Don't turn me in please Yours John Steinbeck." on front inner wrapper, 2 autograph corrections to the labels including the publication date corrected from March to April, and the price corrected from $2.95 to $3.00, original spiral-bound wrappers, some snapped, edges toned and creased, a little marked, tall 8vo, [1957]. A true unrevised copy (the title character's name…
Price: $4,800.00 Item Number: 145697
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“Muscles aching to work, minds aching to create - this is man": First Edition of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath; Finely Bound by the Harcourt Bindery
STEINBECK, John.
The Grapes of Wrath.
New York: The Viking Press, 1939.
First edition with “First Published in April 1939” on copyright page of the author's classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $2,200.00 Item Number: 146082
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First edition of John Steinbeck's Classic Work East of Eden; In exceptional Condition
STEINBECK, John.
East of Eden.
New York: The Viking Press, 1952.
First edition, first issue of Steinbeck's epic and moving story of a modern Cain and Abel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear. An exceptional example.
Price: $3,000.00 Item Number: 147707
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First edition of the Nobel Prize-Winning Author's Classic Work East of Eden; Inscribed by John Steinbeck
STEINBECK, John.
East of Eden.
London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1952.
First British edition of Steinbeck's epic and moving story of a modern Cain and Abel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Michael and Emma John Steinbeck." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed and inscribed.
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 147356
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“I'm tired of people who have not been at war who know all about it": First Edition of John Steinbeck's The Moon Is Down; Lengthily Signed by John Steinbeck
STEINBECK, John.
The Moon Is Down.
New York: The Viking Press, 1942.
First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic work. Octavo, original blue cloth. Lengthily signed by the author in a contemporary signature, "Affectionate Regards and memories of the Sierra Nevada, John Steinbeck." Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Signed first editions are rare.
Price: $6,000.00 Item Number: 147549