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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 note: As a fellow book collector, I know what it's like to receive items not matching the seller’s descriptions or that were poorly packaged and damaged in transit. That is why I offer a 100% satisfaction, money back guarantee, and go to great lengths to accurately describe my rare, signed and collectible books and post pictures of the ""actual book."" I carefully package and ship your newly acquired treasure(s) and ship within 1 business day of receiving your order.
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