The Moon is Down
New York: The Viking Press, 1942. 1st Edition. Hardcover. "The Moon Is Down" by John Steinbeck. Published by The Viking Press, New York, 1942. First edition, first printing, second issue. With first edition points: First published in March 1942 is stated on the copyright page with no statements of additional printings. Second issue which lacks the period between "talk" and "this" on page 112, line 11, which is found in the first issue. The book measures 4.75" x 7.5", 188 pages. With its original dust jacket. The dust jacket is in fair condition. Soiling and wear to the panels with stains to the rear. Sunning and wear to the spine with paper loss at the edges. The front flap is price-clipped. The book is in good condition. Darkening to the top of the board edges that are also bent. Sunning to the spine with bright silver titling. Small stain to the top edge of the textblock that gently seeps into some of the margins. The textblock is gently toned, largely clean, unmarked, 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 #(J5-60). Good / Fair. Item #003481
Price: $65.00