East of Eden. by Steinbeck, John - 1952.

New York:: Viking Press,, 1952.. First trade edition, “Second printing before publication September 1952”.. Publishers green cloth, title to spine, very minor shelf wear, spine ends with very little bump, top of spine with some minor wear, two pages 227/228 & 229/230 with short clean tears to inner margin top and bottom, professionally repaired with no text affect, bit of rubbing to boards, overalll still an excellent copy. Illustrated dust jacket with some minor wear to corners and edges, couple minor tears at spine corners (see pictures), a few small worm holes, not much affect at all, overall the jacket presents better than very good and is not price-clipped. A scarce copy of this short run second printing before publication, first edition. And with the minor repairs, this book is up for sale at a very affordable price for one whom might not ordinarily be able to afford this Steinbeck classic.. Hardcover.. This second printing is still considered a first trade edition being it was printed before publication - it’s difference being blurbs on back cover instead of Steinbeck photo and “bight” correction to p281, line 38. Also a scarce copy of this printing in its original jacket, 4.50 price intact.