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Steinbeck, John
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Steinbeck, John
- A collection of eight volumes, all but one in dust-jackets, 8vo, comprising:
- Paper
i. The Wayward Bus. New York: Viking Press, 1947, FIRST EDITION, first issue, original reddish-orange cloth, bus blind-stamped on upper cover (lighter than rest of cloth), top edge light green, dust-jacket
ii. The Pearl. New York: Viking Press, 1947, FIRST EDITION, illustrations by José Clemente Orozco, original russet cloth, dust-jacket (first state with photograph of Steinbeck looking to his left), slight wear to dust-jacket
iii. Burning Bright. A Play in Story Form. New York: Viking Press, 1950, FIRST EDITION, original cloth, dust-jacket
iv. Sweet Thursday. New York: Viking Press, 1954, FIRST EDITION, original yellow-beige cloth, top edge red, dust-jacket (with no blurb beneath the photo of Steinbeck on the lower cover), very slight wear to jacket
v. The Short Reign of Pippin IV. London: Heinemann, 1957, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, original red cloth, dust-jacket, price clipped
vi. Once there was a War. New York: Viking Press, 1958, FIRST EDITION, original yellow cloth-backed brown boards, dust-jacket, price clipped
vii. Positano. Salerno: Ente Provinciale per il Turismo, [1959], FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH IN BOOK FORM, second issue, original stiff wrappers
viii. Travels with Charley in search of America. New York: Viking Press, 1962, FIRST EDITION, original cloth, dust-jacket, price clipped
ii. The Pearl. New York: Viking Press, 1947, FIRST EDITION, illustrations by José Clemente Orozco, original russet cloth, dust-jacket (first state with photograph of Steinbeck looking to his left), slight wear to dust-jacket
iii. Burning Bright. A Play in Story Form. New York: Viking Press, 1950, FIRST EDITION, original cloth, dust-jacket
iv. Sweet Thursday. New York: Viking Press, 1954, FIRST EDITION, original yellow-beige cloth, top edge red, dust-jacket (with no blurb beneath the photo of Steinbeck on the lower cover), very slight wear to jacket
v. The Short Reign of Pippin IV. London: Heinemann, 1957, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, original red cloth, dust-jacket, price clipped
vi. Once there was a War. New York: Viking Press, 1958, FIRST EDITION, original yellow cloth-backed brown boards, dust-jacket, price clipped
vii. Positano. Salerno: Ente Provinciale per il Turismo, [1959], FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH IN BOOK FORM, second issue, original stiff wrappers
viii. Travels with Charley in search of America. New York: Viking Press, 1962, FIRST EDITION, original cloth, dust-jacket, price clipped
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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."