New York: Pocket Books, 1945. First Edition. . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Vintage Paperback: Pocket Books 243. A selection of Steinbeck's best work prior to 1940, chosen by his editor and friend, Pascal Covici. Included are excerpts from "Grapes of Wrath," "The Moon Is Down," "Tortilla Flat, and "Bombs Away," as well as the complete novel, "Of Mice and Men." Third Printing of the First Pocket Books Edition. 312 pages in pictorial wrappers showing minor wear at spine ends and edges, some light surface creasing, but no significant flaws. Text shows a black mark on fore edge that may be faded remainder mark, previous owner's last name on fep and again on title page, o/w text is clean and unmarked, tight and square. Very decent reading copy.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005383
Title: THE STEINBECK POCKET BOOK
Author: Steinbeck, John
Format/Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pocket Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1945
Keywords: MODERN NOVEL, FIRST EDITION, FINE LITERATURE, AMERICAN VINTAGE PAPERBACK,
Bookseller catalogs: California; Fine Literature; Europe;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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