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[FINELY-BOUND MODERN FIRSTS]. STEINBECK, John. Tortilla Fla...

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[FINELY-BOUND MODERN FIRSTS]. STEINBECK, John. Tortilla Flat. Illustrated by Ruth Gannett. New York: Covici-Friede, [1935]. 8vo. [317] pp. Beautifully bound in a modern art binding by H & H Bindery in full purple morocco, front board with multiple colored leather onlays, spine ruled and lettered in gilt, four raised bands, marbled endleaves (minor occasional foxing in text). Fine. FIRST EDITION IN A BEAUTIFUL ART BINDING WITH A VILLAGE AND LAKE SCENE. Measurements: 9 x 7 x 2?.