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February 27, 1902 december 20, 1968 was an american author. This is the dust jacket from the first trade edition. Get the best deals on john steinbeck 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy east of eden 1st edition 1st edition by steinbeck, john isbn.

The pearl 1947 by john steinbeck 19021968 is an alternate version of. Red pony 1st edition steinbeck, john, dennis, wesley on. John steinbeck 1st edition book the moon is down 1942 w dust jacket viking pres. Steinbeck, an american of german and irish descent, wrote sixteen novels, six nonfiction books and five short story collections. Tortilla flat first edition john steinbeck bauman rare books. It was published to instant acclaim, is a pulitzer prize winner, and remains one of the great highspots in literature. Steinbeck, an american of german and irish descent. John steinbeck, in full john ernst steinbeck, born february 27, 1902, salinas, california, u. John steinbeck books collectible books for sale, antique. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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He wrote the pulitzer prizewinning novel the grapes of wrath 1939 and a total of twentyfive books. Unfollow john steinbeck books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. East of eden by john steinbeck first edition points. The pearl first edition john steinbeck 1st issue 1947 rare book.

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