The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck

OVERALL CONDITION: NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD 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. CONDITION: NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD The book is in NEAR FINE vintage condition. Minimal rubbing to extremities. Coffee stain on top edge which has dripped to rear endpapers and a little foxing and waviness to first few pages else FINE. The exceptional qualities: 1. Front endpapers with no darkening (very scarce) and very little darkening of rear endpaper gutters. 2. No writing, no stamps, no ex libris marks, no dog-eared pages. 3. Very few signs of handling. 4. Very clean, colorful and unfaded cloth. 5. Clean and bright pages. The original unrestored first state dust jacket is in VERY GOOD condition. Clipped panels via publisher (as are all copies). Sun-darkened spine (per usual). Front panel creases. Rubbing to folds. Edge wear chipping, small tears and creases. Three larger chips along front fold, head of rear fold and head of spine. Please note: I know what it's like to receive items not matching the seller's descriptions or that were poorly packaged and damaged in transit. That is why I offer a 100% satisfaction, money back guarantee, and go to great lengths to accurately describe my rare, signed and collectible books and post pictures of the "actual book." I carefully package and ship your newly acquired treasure(s) and ship within 1 business day of receiving your order.