Description
Offered here is an early Viking Press copy of John Steinbeck’s landmark Depression-era novel The Grapes of Wrath. The copyright page states “First published in April 1939” and specifically lists “Fourth printing April 1939,” making this a very early printing from the month of publication.
A cornerstone of twentieth-century American literature, this book is historically significant for its portrayal of Dust Bowl migration and economic displacement, and it remains one of Steinbeck’s most collected works.
Key points and edition details
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Viking Press, New York (original publisher)
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Copyright page states Fourth printing, April 1939 (also notes 2nd and 3rd printings before publication)
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Printed in U.S.A. by Stratford Press; Canadian distribution noted (Macmillan Company of Canada)
Condition notes
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No dust jacket (as shown)
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General shelf wear/soiling to cloth; bumped/rubbed corners and edges
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Page edges toned/soiled from age
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Spine cloth shows wear/fraying and lifting at the tail (see photos)
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Foxing/spotting present, including on endpaper area
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Sheet-music front pastedown/endpaper present (as shown)
Please review all photos for the most accurate representation of condition and contents.
