- 136
Steinbeck, John.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Cup of Gold. A Life of Henry Morgan, Buccaneer. With Occasional Reference to History. New York: Robert M. McBride, 1929
- PAPER
8vo (190 x 130mm.), first edition, first issue (jacket priced $2.50), original yellow cloth lettered in black, top edge stained, pictorial dust-jacket, cloth clamshell case in matching colour, jacket with some wear, small chips and creases at edges and folds
Literature
Goldstone and Payne A1a
Condition
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Steinbeck's first book. The author worked his way through Stanford University, never graduating, and moved from California to New York in 1925 where he attempted to earn a living by writing. Cup of Gold was his first published novel but it failed to earn back his publisher the modest advance they paid out. The first issue in the correct dust jacket priced $2.50 is rare, only 1537 copies being issued.