Description: The Pearl by John Steinbeck ***Scarce high-grade collectible copy of an uncommon 1st UK edition*** OVERALL CONDITION: FINE/VG+ Published in 1948 by Heinemann in London. First edition, first printing as indicated by “First Published 1948” statement on the copyright page with no other printings listed. In original blue cloth covered boards with gold lettering and black decoration. Beige endpapers. First state dust jacket with “6s Net” price on front flap. Octavo. CONDITION: The book is in FINE vintage condition. Tight, sound binding with a square spine, firm hinges and joints and tight pages. Just a few spots of dust and some margin age-toning to half-title page. Minimal rubbing to extremities. Boards are strikingly fresh, colorful and unfaded. Exceptionally clean interior with bright pages and no writing, stickers, ex libris marks or foxing. No darkening of the endpaper gutters. A superior copy. The unclipped dust jacket is VERY GOOD+ - beautifully colorful and bright. The usual dust soiling to the white portions of the dust jacket. Rubbing in spots. Light edge wear - crinkling, creases and a few small tears and chips. Much nicer condition than usually found. Please view the pictures as they are an important part of the condition and content information. I would be happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased to save you money. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Give me a follow and check out my eBay store: I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 346.5 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-24T15:24:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Cloth
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Heinemann
Topic: Classics
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1948
Original/Facsimile: Original
