Description: East of Eden by John Steinbeck Signed first edition, limited issue in original slipcase and jacket New York: The Viking Press, 1952. First edition, limited issue; one of 1,500 copies signed by John Steinbeck, of which 750 were for private distribution. [viii], 602 pp. Bound in publisher's original green buckram lettered in gilt with spine blocked in brown, all edges stained terra-cotta; housed in publisher's faux-wood grain slipcase. Fine with light spot of soiling to verso of limitation page and half-title in Near Fine publisher's acetate jacket with small chip and closed tear at one spine end, light chipping to corners and slight darkening to the spine panel. Rubbing to slipcase at extremities with light fading and black marker on one edge and small dampstain near opening. The deluxe signed limited edition of what many consider Steinbeck's best novel. Based on the biblical story of Cain and Abel, it was adapted into film in 1955, directed by Elia Kazan and starring James Dean.
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Author: Steinbeck, John
Publisher: The Viking Press
Year Printed: 1952
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original