Fine Books & Manuscripts, including Americana

Lot #550:

STEINBECK, John (1902–1968). The Grapes of Wrath. New York:...

STEINBECK, John (1902–1968). The Grapes of Wrath. New York: The Viking Press, [1939]. 8vo. Full red levant gilt–framed, an additional central gilt foliage frame of grape leaf vines, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt–lettering and leafy centerpieces with gilt fillets in compartments, gilt fillet turn ins with leafy cornerpieces, original illustrated endpapers retained at end, all edges gilt, concealing a FORE–EDGE PAINTING REPRODUCING A RENDITION OF THE ORIGINAL DUST JACKET; folding box. FIRST EDITION of this unique copy with a colorful and wonderfully executed fore–edge painting. Goldstone & Payne A12a.