Description
First edition, first printing. Approx. 96 pp. Rust-red pictorial cloth stamped in black, black title label on spine in gilt, Dust jacket unclipped. Light shelf wear to cloth; jacket rubbed with edge wear, creasing, and light soiling to rear panel. Interior clean, square, and unmarked. Issued shortly before the film adaptation, reflecting Steinbeck’s interest in parable forms and social narrative. the book form of the author's retelling of a Mexican folk tale. A notable mid-career Steinbeck work, offering an accessible entry point for collectors seeking a First edition with complete dust jacket and well-preserved. Case 4. .
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