STEINBECK, John (1902?1968).?The Grapes of Wrath.?New York: The Viking Press, [1939]. 8vo. Full red levant gilt?framed, an additional central gilt foliage frame of grape leaf vines, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt?lettering and leafy centerpieces with gilt fillets in compartments, gilt fillet turn?ins with leafy cornerpieces, original illustrated endpapers retained at end, all edges gilt, concealing a FORE?EDGE PAINTING REPRODUCING A RENDITION OF THE ORIGINAL DUST JACKET; folding box. FIRST EDITION of this unique copy with a colorful and wonderfully executed fore?edge painting. Goldstone & Payne A12a.