Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck — Third Printing of the First Edition (1937, Covici Friede, New York)
Third printing (February 1937) of "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, published by Covici-Friede, New York. Copyright page states: “First Printing January 1937 / Second Printing January 1937 / Third Printing February 1937.” Bound in the original beige cloth with brown lettering, matching the first-edition format. Includes the original first-issue dust jacket, priced $2.00 on the front flap. Jacket shows moderate wear, chipping at spine ends, and edge toning consistent with age, but remains intact and legible. The front panel retains the iconic tree illustration and silhouette design by Ross MacDonald. Interior pages are clean and unmarked. Binding tight. A desirable early printing of Steinbeck’s classic Depression-era novel — printed just weeks after the true first and identical in appearance except for the colophon line. An excellent copy for collectors seeking an authentic early printing with the original priced jacket. Key Details Author: John Steinbeck Title: Of Mice and Men Publisher: Covici-Friede, New York Publication Date: February 1937 Edition: Third Printing (same year as the first) Binding: Hardcover in original beige cloth Dust Jacket: Original, priced $2.00, unrestored Condition: Very Good book / Good dust jacket (edge wear, small chips, light toning) Pages: 186 Language: English