1939 The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck – Early 7th Printing Viking Press Hardcover

An early 1939 printing of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, published by Viking Press. This copy is from the original year of publication and marked as a seventh printing (June 1939) on the copyright page, placing it within the first wave of editions issued the same year as the first printing.

Bound in the original beige illustrated cloth with Steinbeck’s iconic dust-bowl imagery, this edition represents an authentic early example of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century. A desirable collectible for Steinbeck readers and literary collectors alike.

Details

• Title: The Grapes of Wrath

• Author: John Steinbeck

• Publisher: Viking Press

• Year: 1939

• Printing: Seventh printing (June 1939)

• Format: Hardcover, no dust jacket

• Language: English

Condition

Good vintage condition. Original cloth boards show light age toning and minor edge wear, including fraying at the spine ends. Interior pages are clean and legible with typical age toning. Binding remains sound. No dust jacket present. Please review photos carefully for condition details.

A genuine early printing of a landmark American novel and a strong addition to any vintage book collection.

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