Lot 374
Lot 374
Pastures of Heaven

John Steinbeck, 1932

Price Realised USD 13,750
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USD 8,000 - USD 12,000
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Pastures of Heaven

John Steinbeck, 1932

Price Realised USD 13,750
Price Realised USD 13,750
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Pastures of Heaven
John Steinbeck, 1932
STEINBECK, John (1902-1968). Pastures of Heaven. New York: Brewer, Warren, and Putnam, 1932.

First edition, first issue, of Steinbeck's second novel. 2500 copies were printed, and while Pastures was well-received critically, sales were disappointing. Only 650 copies were sold by Brewer, Warren, and Putnam before the remaining stock went to Robert Ballou. Goldstone & Payne A2.

Octavo. Original gilt-stamped green cloth, top edge stained black, bottom edges rough; pictorial dust jacket (a little light edgewear and soiling); custom box.
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