A Letter from John Steinbeck Explaining Why He Could Not Write an Introduction for This Book
Published by Random House, New York, 1964
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: The Book Lair, ABAA, Pleasanton, CA, U.S.A.The Book Lair, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since June 1, 2016
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 2,500.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
New York: Random House, 1964. 8 pp. Approx. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4". Printed orange wrappers with black ink, in original mailing envelope (which has a slight corner crease), both in fine condition. (Goldstone & Payne A41)Steinbeck's introduction to "The Thinking Dog's Man" by Ted Patrick, was issued separately in advance of the book as a promotional item; no copies were for sale. This copy once belonged to veteran Milwaukee bookseller Harry Schwartz (the mailing envelope bears his address). A fine, fresh copy in the original printed mailing envelope of this very scarce Steinbeck "A" item.
Seller Inventory # BL-002101
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Letter from John Steinbeck Explaining Why He Could Not Write an Introduction for This Book
- Author
- John Steinbeck
- Publisher
- Random House, New York
- Publication year
- 1964
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Paperback
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 4.00 | US$ 10.00 |
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The Book Lair deals in rare and/or interesting items in many fields with a focus on 19th and 20th century illustrated books, particularly those by Arthur , Edward Gorey, and Gustav Doré. We are especially interested in unique cook books, children?s books, Californiana, and miniatures. We also buy and sell ephemera, photography, manuscript material, diaries and letter archives, and business archives in any field. If it tells a strong story, we're interested.
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Seller's business information
The Book Lair, ABAA
CA, U.S.A.
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