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The Grapes of Wrath
$275.00
Steinbeck, John. The Grapes of Wrath. New York: The Viking Press, 1939.
First edition, third printing before publication, of Steinbeck's landmark novel of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl migration. With the original dust jacket bearing the $2.75 price.
This former library copy has undergone conservation to stabilize the original binding. The volume was recased, retaining the original boards and preserving the original bookcloth over a new cloth backing. A new headband was added, and the rear endpaper was replaced. The text block was in good condition at the time of restoration; however, completeness has not been fully verified.
The original dust jacket is present but in poor condition, with significant wear, chipping, and deterioration. Portions of the jacket had previously been adhered to the inside covers, contributing to weakness in the binding and necessitating the conservation work.
Condition: Former library copy, restored and rebacked. Original boards and bookcloth retained, with new backing cloth and headband. Text block in good condition, but page completeness unverified. Original $2.75 dust jacket present in poor condition, with substantial wear, chipping, and deterioration. Please examine photographs carefully.