Steinbeck, John.

Cup of Gold. New York: McBride, 1929, first edition, original mustard cloth, some minor tears to leaves, ownership signature, lower cover worn; The Moon is Down. New York: Viking, 1942, first edition, later issue, original blue cloth, dust-jacket, dust-jacket clipped; Cannery Row. New York: Viking, 1945, first edition, second issue, signature laid-down to endpaper, original yellow cloth, dust-jacket, extremities bumped, front free endpaper and dust-jacket clipped; Sweet Thursday. New York: Viking, 1954, first edition, first issue, original dark yellow cloth, first-state dust-jacket, embossed ownership stamp, some minor dampstaining; all 8vo,  extremities bumped, extremities of dust-jackets slightly frayed (4)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Also present is a two page typed letter signed from Billy Hargis to Elaine Steinbeck dated 1991 recalling his last meeting with the author in 1949 and presenting this copy of Cup of Gold to Steinbeck's widow.