Jan 01, 1939. hardcover. Very Good. Viking, first ed. First printing: "First Published in April 1939"; no mention of later printings on copyright page. Cover lettering reddish brown; yellow topstain as issued. In facsimile Dustjacket. Neat and small prev. o's name, 1939, on frontpaper. Binding tight, pps. bright. Brief ext. soiling. Battle hymn endpapers. Octavo. Tan cloth. STEINBECK, JOHN. The Grapes of Wrath. N.Y.: Viking, (1939). First Edition. 8vo, original pictorial tan cloth stamped in brown, pictorial endpapers with sheet music endpapers for "Battle Hymn of the Republic". Spine and joints slightly darkened, covers firm and rather clean with few finger smudges, text solid and still bright, hint only of binding adhesive stains at hinges, early ink ownership and blank bookplate at front free endpaper. Color facsimile Dj included

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Bookseller: Station North Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0813VQR0HMP
Title: The Grapes of Wrath (Viking first published in April 1939 without jacket) [hardcover] Steinbeck, John [Jan 01, 1939]
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Date Published: Jan 01, 1939

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