Of Mice and Men
New York: Covici Friede Publishers, 1937. 1st Edition. Hardcover. "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. Published by Covici Friede Publishers, New York, 1937. Measures 5" x 7.5", 186 pages. First edition, third printing - so stated on the copyright page. Original dust jacket with $2.00 price and "Third Printing" printed on the front flap. With a rare advertising insert laid in. The ad claims "Two hours to read this novel - twenty years to forget it!" the ad also boasts over 15 reviews and an order sheet for other Steinbeck titles. The ad measures 12.75" x 6.25" when fully open. The dust jacket is in very good minus condition. General surface wear and even soiling to the panels. Chipping to the corners and spine ends. The book is in very good plus condition. Boards are very well preserved thanks to the protection from the dust jacket. Foxing to the edges of the textblock, not affecting the interior. No previous ownership marks. 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 #(L1-6). Very Good / Very Good. Item #004188
Price: $650.00