^#640 ^Lot 668 John Steinbeck

Signed book: The Pearl. First UK edition. London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1948. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.25 x 8, 97 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “For Mrs. Blanch Janenod, avec plaisir, John Steinbeck.” In good condition, with some light toning and foxing to signed page, moderate toning to pastedowns and opening and closing pages, partially separated half-title page, pencil notation to first free-end page, and light wear to covers and spine. Dustjacket is toned and creased, with several tape repairs and edge tears.