EAST OF EDEN By John Steinbeck 1952 FIRST EDITION HCDJ "Bite" Error Pg 281 VG+

Description: East of Eden First edition, first printing of the trade edition (the very first was a limited edition of 1500 copies, all signed by Steinbeck - this was published the same month) It states First Published by The Viking Press in September 1952 on the copyright page with no statements of subsequent printings, with the year 1952 on the title page. A key identification point, this book has "bite" on page 281, mistakenly changed from the original word, "bight", during proofreading.The book is presented in its original dust jacket, which is unclipped and has Steinbeck's photo on the rear with no blurbs. Original lime green cloth boards, with the spine lettered in green on brown background. Original unclipped dust jacket, protected with Mylar cover.Internal pages are healthy, with only light toning. Very Good+ condition.

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Binding: Hardcover

Place of Publication: New York

Signed: No

Publisher: THE VIKING PRESS

Subject: Literature & Fiction

Year Printed: 1952

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Special Attributes: 1st Edition

Author: John Steinbeck

Region: North America

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Topic: Literature