The Pearl

by Steinbeck, John

$250 · Offered by Biblio

First edition · In dust jacket

Amsterdam: J.M. Meulenhoff, 1952. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Book has J.M. Meulenhoff as the publisher with 1952 as the published date. There is a small stain to the front cover and light browning to the spine and book edges. The pages are bright and clean. Although this 96 page book was printed in Amsterdam, it is in English. There is a 16 page pamphlet laid-in which is a vocabulary translating various words and phrases from English to Dutch. A very unusual item that appears to be extremely scarce. There is no mention of this printing in the Goldstone Payne Steinbeck bibliography nor is there any copy listed on line. Book is protected in a custom cut clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. .

• Publisher: J.M. Meulenhoff
• Year: 1952
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: Hardcover

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