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John Steinbeck “The Short Reign of Pippin IV” [1957] First edition in facsimile first edition custom dust jacket
Original price was: $40.99.$31.97Current price is: $31.97.
“The Short Reign of Pippin IV” by John Steinbeck, published in 1957 by Viking Books.
First Edition.
Octavo with cloth over cloth wrapped boards and spine, tinted text block head, 188 pages.
This is a “good +” to “very good -” hardcover with a solid spine and intact hinges. No loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Some spotting at the head of the spine near the front board gutter, spine sunned. Text block closes squarely and tight. The upper board corners are square, not bumped, lower back corner bumped ever so slightly.
See accompanying images for further condition details.
As new made-to-order facsimile jacket reproducing the original first edition state jacket.
Nice little package for your favorite Steinbeck fan!
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
1 in stock
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| Weight | 64 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 2 in |
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