Steinbeck, John.. Always Something to Do in Salinas.. Bradenton, Opuscula Press, 1986, 1986.

Price: US$262.50 + shipping

Description: Bradenton, Opuscula Press, 1986, first edition. This slim hardcover bound with dark brown buckram spine, brown boards, and tan title label was issued without dust jacket, it is the first separate printing of this article which first appeared in the June 1955 issue of "Holiday," includes frontispiece photo portrait of Steinbeck by Paul Farber, this is No. 50 of 300 numbered copies, although not called for, this copy Inscribed by the book's publisher, Robert F. Hanson, to this bookseller, laid in loosely is a lengthy typed letter signed from Hanson. Fine, unread.

Seller: James M. Dourgarian, Bookman ABAA, Concord, CA, U.S.A.

Steinbeck, John. Always Something to Do in Salinas. Opuscula Press, Bradenton, FL, 1986.

Price: US$600.00 + shipping

Description: A most handsome Limited edition in Very Fine condition. Hand bound in dark brown buckram over boards with a title label in contrasting tan. Rich textured text paper. This copy is numbered 22 of 300 limited edition copies. Hard to imagine a nicer copy; This article was first published in Holiday magazine in June, 1955, and was reprinted in the present format "as a service to Steinbeck collectors." It was part of a series of articles by famous writers on their home towns. Steinbeck recalls the Salinas (California) of his youth and it's growth into a populous city. (from the Introduction) ; 8vo

Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.