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New York: Covici Friede Publishers, 1937. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with "hands were pendula" on page 9, and the dot present between the 8s of page 88 (8.8). Book measures approximately 5" x 7.5", with 186 numbered pages. Signed by John Steinbeck on a card which has been professionally affixed to the front endpaper. Provenance of the signature: Purchased directly by us from PBA Galleries who stated that the card was from the estate of Steinbeck's personal assistant Nancy Pearson. Custom made quarter leather slipcase and folding chemise. This book is in very good condition. Moderate surface wear to the original cloth boards. Interior pages are clean and well preserved. Original first issue dust jacket with the $2.00 price present on the front flap. The jacket is in fair condition. Heavy chipping and paper loss to the spine. Heavy sunning to the spine. Custom made quarter leather slipcase and folding chemise. "Of Mice and Men" narrates the…

Of Mice and Men is a novella written by John Steinbeck. Published in 1937, it narrates the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers during the Great Depression in California.

Stated first edition, or number line with '1' or presence of certain typos known to exist in first printings prior to correction.