Vintage Grapes of Wrath Paperback John Steinbeck Bantam Classic Literature
$14.99
This vintage Bantam paperback edition of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is complete and unabridged.
A well-read classic literature copy with strong mid-century paperback character and visible age wear.
Details
∙ Item: Vintage paperback book
∙ Title: The Grapes of Wrath
∙ Author: John Steinbeck
∙ Publisher: Bantam Books
∙ Year: Copyright 1939; this Bantam printing appears to be 14th printing, October 1966
∙ Edition / Printing: Bantam paperback, 14th printing shown
∙ Format: Mass market paperback
∙ Dust Jacket: None
∙ Size / Measurements: 7 x 4 x 1 inches
∙ Page Count: 406 pages
∙ Cover / Jacket Colors: Tan cover with burgundy and black lettering
∙ Genre / Subject: Classic literature, American fiction, Great Depression, Dust Bowl
∙ ISBN: None visible; predates ISBN use
∙ Notable Features: Complete and unabridged Bantam edition
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Complete and unabridged reader copy
∙ Pages shown are readable
∙ Binding appears usable
∙ Strong vintage paperback cover design
Issues / Wear
∙ Heavy page toning and darkened page edges
∙ Cover creasing, rubbing, edge wear, and corner wear
∙ Spine wear and scuffing visible
∙ Some spotting/staining to covers and pages
∙ Front cover has creases and surface wear
Plot
Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows the Joad family as they leave Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl and travel west in search of work, dignity, and survival. It remains one of the major American novels of hardship, migration, and social conscience.
Collector's Notes
This is a reader’s copy rather than a fine collectible copy. It is a good fit for someone who wants a vintage paperback edition of a major American classic with honest shelf wear and plenty of reading life left.
This 1966 Bantam 14th printing is a complete and unabridged reading copy, and it suits a reader who wants a vintage paperback of a major American classic. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
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