Steinbeck, A Life in Letters [Carlton Sheffield's copy with presentation inscriptions from the Editors]

by Steinbeck, Elaine, and Wallsten, Robert (Editors)

First edition

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New York: The Viking Press, 1975. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good +/near fine. A Very Good copy, in a Near Fine dust jacket, of this compilation of John Steinbeck's letters, co-edited by Steinbeck's widow, Elaine Steinbeck and Robert Wallsten. The CARLTON SHEFFIELD COPY, with his book plate on the ffep and a photo of Elaine Steinbeck at a book signing pasted to the pastedown, under which there is printed in black ink: "At Philobiblion 11-10-75". A very large and heavy volume with a little expected weakness to the uncracked front hinge, a little shelf and extremity wear, and minor soiling to the top of the page block. The dust jacket is in about Fine condition, with just a touch of wear to the head and heel of the spine. This was Carlton Sheffield's copy and has been BOTH INSCRIBED TO HIM AND SIGNED BY THE EDITORS. Carlton Sheffield was a longtime friend of John Steinbeck's and author of the book "John Steinbeck, The Good Companion". Sheffield had an extensive collection of Steinbeck's work, and, of course, engaged in extensive correspondence with John Steinbeck. The inscriptions read: "For Carlton Sheffield / in Memory of John and / with gratitude and love, / Elaine Steinbeck / October 1975" and "We couldn't have done / it without you. / Robert Wallsten". A UNIQUE ASSOCIATION COPY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY ELAINE STEINBECK AND ROBERT WALLSTEN,

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