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  “There it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon": First Edition of John Steinbeck's The Pearl; Inscribed by Him

  STEINBECK, John.

  The Pearl.

  New York: The Viking Press, 1947.

  First edition of this classic story of simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Bob Kriendler with best wishes John Steinbeck." The recipient was the owner of the legendary New York City landmark restaurant and speakeasy ''21''. Steinbeck was a frequent visitor to 21 and was friends with Kriendler. It has hosted every President since Franklin Delano Roosevelt except for George W. Bush has dined at 21 (although Bush's wife and daughters have). Light rubbing to the bottom cloth and small bookplate, near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with Steinbeck looking to the left on the rear panel. Drawings by Jose Clemente Orozco. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A nice association.

  Price: $11,000.00     Item Number: 21019

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