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193666057C2a: Covici Friede Inc. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1936. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Covici Freide New York. 1936. 349 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. DJ with price 2.50 has some shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities light chipping present to the crown of the DJ spine. Bound in yellow cloth with black titles present to the spine and red line decorations present to the spine and boards. Boards lightly rubbed and worn with light soil present to the spine. Bookplate present to the front pastedown name present to the FFEP. Text is free of marks binding tight and solid. At once a relentlessly fast-paced admirably observed novel of social unrest and the story of a young man's struggle for identity In Dubious Battle is set in the California apple country where a strike by migrant workers against rapacious landowners spirals out of control as a principled defiance metamorphoses into blind fanaticism. Caught in the upheaval is Jim Nolan a once aimless man who find himself in the course of the strike briefly becomes its leader and is ultimately crushed in its service. EB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 350 pages . Covici Friede Inc. hardcover
19361804084Covici Friede 1936. 1st Edition Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Near fine signed first limited edition as stated on colophon. Signed by John Steinbeck on colophon. Number 53 of 99 signed copies. Very light shelf wear. Light tanning between boards and endpapers. Slightly spine-cocked. Housed in slipcase. Covici Friede hardcover
19364284New York: Blue Ribbon Books 1936. Reprint. Hardcover. Very good/good . Octavo 349pp. A very good copy gently cocked with a contmporary gift inscription on the front free endpaper. In the scarce dust jacket good or better split nearly halfway at the front flap and with some chipping at the extremities. This is what you might call a "first edition thus" being the first Blue Ribbon edition although the true first edition was published by Covici-Friede earlier the same year. Though Blue RIbbon is a well-known reprint publisher this volume seems to have become collectible in the dust jacket which has a wonderful illustration on the front panel depicting a thoroughly Steinbeck-ian gathering of disgruntled workers whose plight is the thrust of this under-appreciated novel. Blue Ribbon Books hardcover
19368118New York: Covici Friede 1936. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very good plus/Very good plus. Very good plus with minor soiling to boards and slight shelfwear otherwise clean and tight. In a very good dust jacket price clipped with a bit of chipping at spine ends and corners. An attractive copy of Steinbeck's fourth book. <br/> <br/> Covici Friede hardcover
193670080New York:: Covici Friede 1936. First edition; No. 52 of 99 copies signed by John Steinbeck. publisher's cloth in glassine wrapper and publisher's slipcase. A fine copy. The glassine wrapper has some chipping to edges and a dime-sized hole to the center of the spine. The slipcase printed paper label is bright. The slipcase is complete but has some wear to the top which has resulted in some narrow areas of missing paper. 8vo. Covici Friede, hardcover
038222New York: Blue Ribbon Books. Reprint . Cloth - Hard Cover. Fair/No Dust Jacket. Copyright is 1936. 349 pages. A well-thumbed but solid copy of this reprint published the same year as the first edition. Orange cloth covers with a little wear at crown and corners. There are a couple of small white stains seen on the spine cover and a small tear in the cloth along the bottom joint. Volume shows just a little spine lean. Some remnants of book plate previously removed from front paste down. A few smudges and small stains but overall a fairly clean copy. <br/> <br/> Blue Ribbon Books hardcover
1940107202New York: Sun Dial Press 1940. Reprint edition. Hardcover. Near fine/fair. 349 p. 21 cm. Orange cloth hardcover in mylar-covered dustjacket. Jacket has chipped edges and corners sunned spine. Minor offsetting to endpapers. <br/><br/> Sun Dial Press hardcover
JD30882NY Covici Friede 1936 first edition. With publisher's black paper-covered slipcase with orange spine label this is No. 23 of just 99 copies Signed by Steinbeck this is also the best strike novel of the 20th Century Steinbeck's best friend and philosophical mentor Ed Ricketts makes his first of many appearances in a Steinbeck novel he appears as Doc Burton Steinbeck would use Ricketts and their shared philosophy in many other novels this was also Steinbeck's first foray into agricultural politics through his literature which ultimately led to his writing The Grapes of Wrath the use of another character in In Dubious Battle a communist would lead to the untrue allegation that Steinbeck was a communist that allegation would have negative effects on Steinbeck's life from then to the end of his life in 1968 Goldstone & Payne A5a Morrow 43. Bookplate else as fine as the day this book was made in a as usual very good original slipcase. NY, Covici Friede, 1936, first edition. unknown
19361114024Covici-Friede 1936. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine first edition in a very good dust jacket. Octavo 8" x 5 3/8"; 349pp. Publisher's tangerine-colored cloth the spine ruled in red and titled in black the top edge stained red; in the original completely unrestored pictorial dust jacket priced at $2.50 Goldstone & Payne A5b. The first novel in the author's 'Dust Bowl Trilogy' that also included Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath. The central figure of this novel is an activist for "the Party" possibly the American Communist Party or the Industrial Workers of the World although it is never specifically named in the novel who is organizing a major strike by fruit pickers seeking followers for his cause. GP A5B. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. Covici-Friede hardcover
193631501New York: Covici Friede 1936 Book Date 1936. 1st Edition. No Binding. Clamshell As New/No Jacket. 1st Edition. No Binding. First Edition Clamshell Case. Steinbeck John. IN DUBIOUS BATTLE. Custom Collector's 'Sculpted' Clamshell Case. New York: Covici-Friede 1936. Superb Custom Fitted Modern Collector's Clamshell Bookcase Not A Book HAND-CRAFTED by our conservation team each box feature a gilt-stamped spine an embossed 'sculpted modern design' upper cover inspired by the dustwrapper's vintage illustration. The case is finished inside & out in medium yellow & grey Nuba®. Nuba® is a fine supple & durable covering with a neutral ph that has the feel of velvety soft Italian Nubuck® leather. An excellent Collector's Custom Case for Steinbeck's First Book. TBCL Web Site photo/link available for OVER 100 generally in-stock titles including many Steinbecks. Book definitely NOT included. Custom Craft available. Covici Friede, [1936, Book Date] unknown
1441838236.Gmp3_cd. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
2011Q-1439169918Gallery Books 2011-04-05. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Gallery Books paperback
2010Q-1439168253Gallery Books 2010-04-06. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Gallery Books hardcover
144183821X.GaudioCD. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
201040212New York: Gallery Books 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Weak crease to jacket at spine. Remainder mark to bottom page ends. ; 1.2 x 9.5 x 6.4 Inches; 256 pages. Gallery Books hardcover
0394430387.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1997Q-342310810XDtv 1997-01-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Dtv paperback
1964603863New York City: Privately Printed 1964. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Quarter leather & decorated paper boards. Wear on the board edges thus very good. One of 200 copies "not for sale." A eulogy for John Emery consisting of 4pp. of text 2pp. by Zachary Scott & 2pp. by Steinbeck plus a portrait photo. illustration. On the title page it reads "as read at the services." followed by a typewritten correction "in New York City November 18 1964" laid down over the original incorrect date. Privately Printed hardcover
1964196199New York City: Privately Printed 1964. First edition 1/200 copies printed "not for sale". Typed cancel with corrected date for the eulogy pasted over incorrect date on title page. Black leather backed red patterned boards. Small chip to head of spine some rubbing to joints neatly colored to match lower front corner just showing overall very good in custom mylar cover. A heartfelt tribute jointly written by actor Zachary Scott and author John Steinbeck in memory of their close friend actor John Emery. The eulogy blends personal recollections with literary grace reflecting on Emery’s life career and enduring influence in the theatrical world. Known for its emotional depth and subtle wit the piece captures both the public and private dimensions of Emery's legacy. Privately Printed unknown
196429398PRIVATELY PRINTED. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1964. First Edition. One of only 200 copies privately printed as a eulogy for the actor John Emery. The corrected date for the services of November 18 1964 has been neatly laid-over the printed date on the title page. A very good copy in quarter leather & patterned boards issued without dj. Rubbing to edges of leather with some careful repairs to cracks. Corners bumped & shelfworn. Contents are fine A notably scarce Steinbeck item. GC . PRIVATELY PRINTED. hardcover
1939022430New York: Collier and Son Co 1939. Hardcover. Very Good. Titles include- The Grapes of Wrath Tortilla Flat The Long Valley Cup of Gold In Dubious Battle and Of Mice and Men. Moderate wear to all with rubbing present. Binding fairly tight on all volumes. Pages age toned and contain foxing. Overall a very nice set. Extra shipping will be needed. Collier and Son Co hardcover
1995026875New York: Book-of -the-Month-Club 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Book Club Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 6 uniform volumes. Clean bright and unmarked. Book-of -the-Month-Club Hardcover
FORT747716Book-of-the-Month Club. Used - Very Good. 6 Volume set. All volumes in mylar-wrapped dust jackets. Includes: East of Eden; The Grapes of Wrath; Tortilla Flats/Of Mice and Men; Travels with Charley; The Winter of Our Discontent; The Long Valley. Book-of-the-Month Club unknown
1979003270Salinas: Salinas Public Library 1979. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Number 111 of an edition of 200 copies signed by the editors John Gross and Lee Richard Layman. 195 pages illustrated. Book is protected in a custom cut clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Salinas Public Library Hardcover
1995003302New York: Henry Holt and Company 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. First Edition stated with full number line. 536 pages indexed and illustrated. Inscribed by Jay Parini on the front flyleaf: "To Joan and David Heyler - on behalf of Elaine with warmest greetings Jay Parini March 7 1995". Also included is a handwritten note from Elaine Steinbeck: Joan David Heyler Put it in your collection dear ones - All Love Elaine" This was David Heyler's copy who was a close friend of John & Elaine Steinbeck and an avid collector of his work. He was married to Toni Heyler aka Joan who was Mary Steinbeck's John Steinbeck's sister daughter. Book is protected in a custom cut clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Henry Holt and Company Hardcover
