"The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. First edition first printing with a single statement on the copyright page that says "FIRST PUBLISHED IN APRIL 1939" with no statement of subsequent printings. Published by The Viking Press, New York. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940. The book measures 5.5" x 8.25", 619 pages. With "Battle Hymn of the Republic" illustrations present on the endpapers and paste-downs. A brand new facsimile (reproduction) dust jacket is i...ncluded for protection and display. The book is in good condition. Sunning to the spine with some spotting to the covers. Previous owner's signatures in ink on the front endsheets, with glue residue on the paste-down. Newspaper clipping about the author adhered to the half-title page. The front board is slightly cocked. Hinges are starting. Paper loss at the corner of page 231. The textblock is gently toned, largely clean, bright, and complete. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(J1-18)