Books

"The Pastures of Heaven" by John Steinbeck. London: Philip Allan. 1933 first UK edition first printing; rebound in full crushed morocco. Very nice copy of this hard to fine title.

The Pastures of Heaven is a collection of interconnected stories about the inhabitants of a fertile valley in California, which is discovered by a Spanish corporal while chasing runaway Indian slaves. First published in 1932, this work by John Steinbeck deals with themes of community, isolation, and the struggle of individuals.