Omnibus (comprises 'The Grapes of Wrath'; The Moon Is Down; 'Cannery Row'; 'East of Eden'; 'Of Mice And Men')
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0905712064
- ISBN 13
- 9780905712062
- Seller
-
Bromsgrove, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Heinemann/Octopus, 1976 0905712064. First omnibus hardback edition. 5 novels in one volume. Some slight wear on front cover and nick on spine. VG/VG. DW is BCA. No inscriptions but one neatly typed dedication on reverse of front end page has been covered by blank label. These omnibus editions were produced to a high standard of paper and print and have stood the test of time as there is no sign of them browning or ageing in any way. The DW is bright and unclipped with photo of the author on the back cover, and the faux leatherette binding is as good as new with no sign of the gilt lettering fading etc. Gilt on front cover and spine. Red cloth. 950 pages. This is a heavy item so extra postage will be required. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- David Edward Hellawell
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1281
- Title
- Omnibus (comprises 'The Grapes of Wrath'; The Moon Is Down; 'Cannery Row'; 'East of Eden'; 'Of Mice And Men')
- Author
- Steinbeck, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0905712064
- ISBN 13
- 9780905712062
- Publisher
- London: Heinemann/Octopus, 1976 0905712064
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- August 1989
- Keywords
- Steinbeck America Oklahoma Depression Grape Pickers Unions Labour Relations QSE
Terms of Sale
David Edward Hellawell
I will refund the cost if the book is returned within 7 days with details of where the description was faulty.
About the Seller
David Edward Hellawell
Biblio member since 2007
Bromsgrove, West Midlands
About David Edward Hellawell
Professor Emeritus now selling off the stock of a lifetime.
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