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New York: Penguin, 1946. First Paperback edition. Softcover. Near fine. Small octavo, 180pp. A near fine copy in the publisher's printed wraps. Cheap paper is evenly age-toned and the spine is very gently sunned. A few shallow corner chips to the first several leaves. This copy comes from the personal collection of Penguin Books co-founder Kurt Enoch, and is SIGNED by Steinbeck on the title page without inscription. Steinbeck signatures without clear provenance should be approached with caution. Though not the true first edition of this early Steinbeck title (and priced accordingly), this is a desirable signed copy with a pleasing literary connection.

Tortilla Flat is an early John Steinbeck novel set in Monterey, California. The novel was the first of Steinbeck's 'California novels.' Tortilla Flat was made into a film in 1942.

First editions of Tortilla Flat were published by Covici Friede and usually have a tan cloth cover, with blue lettering on the cover and spine. Original dust jackets may also include the price and a mention of the Gold Medal Books award.