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East of Eden
by John Steinbeck
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Viking Press, 1952. First Edition, Second Printing with Second Issue Dust Jacket. First edition, second printing. Second issue dust jacket lacking photo of Steinbeck on rear panel. The book measures approximately 8.5" x 5.75", with 602 numbered pages.
This book is in good minus condition. Moderate chipping to both ends of spine and around all edges of both boards. Moderate scuffing and staining to front board. Moderate scuffing to all edges of textblock. Both hinges are cracked. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in poor condition. Heavy chipping to both ends of spine and around all edges of jacket. Heavy sunning and staining to spine. Heavy sunning to both panels. Original 4.50 price on front flap.
"East of Eden" is the story of two families, the Trask's and the Hamilton's, and their interwoven stories. The novel is regarded by many to be Steinbeck's most ambitious novel and by Steinbeck himself to be his magnum opus.
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 #(O1-2).
This book is in good minus condition. Moderate chipping to both ends of spine and around all edges of both boards. Moderate scuffing and staining to front board. Moderate scuffing to all edges of textblock. Both hinges are cracked. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in poor condition. Heavy chipping to both ends of spine and around all edges of jacket. Heavy sunning and staining to spine. Heavy sunning to both panels. Original 4.50 price on front flap.
"East of Eden" is the story of two families, the Trask's and the Hamilton's, and their interwoven stories. The novel is regarded by many to be Steinbeck's most ambitious novel and by Steinbeck himself to be his magnum opus.
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 #(O1-2).
Synopsis
East of Eden is a novel by John Steinbeck, published in 1952. It tells the multi-generational story of two families, the Hamiltons and the Trasks, in California's Salinas Valley. The novel explores themes of good and evil, love and hate, and the human capacity for both. It also delves into the nature of family dynamics, inheritance, and the American dream. The characters are complex and nuanced, and the novel's narrative structure allows for a deep exploration of their motivations and emotions. East of Eden is considered one of Steinbeck's most ambitious works and a masterpiece of American literature.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5447
- Title
- East of Eden
- Author
- John Steinbeck
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Second Printing with Second Issue Dust Jacket
- Publisher
- The Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
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- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Poor
- A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book is still a reading copy with the full text still readable. Any...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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