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John Steinbeck GRAPES OF WRATH facsimile dust jacket for first & early editions

$ 9.5

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Facsimile dust jacket for the first edition (and early edition books) book:
The Grapes of Wrath
by John Steinbeck
Original first edition published by Viking Press in 1939
A rendered facsimile dust jacket for the first edition book.  The book was published in 1939 by Viking Press. This jacket will fit the first and early editions of the books printed by Viking Press.
The jacket was rendered by fine artist John Anthony Miller and archival ink and acid-free paper were used in the work. The jacket comes trimmed, and enclosed in a Mylar jacket protector, pre-folded for and ready to put on the book.
This jacket paper is acid-free and uses expensive pigment inks. It is signed 06/08 by the artist. The jacket will last well over one hundred years with proper care.  It gets depressing when one starts to note that the book jacket on your book starts fading away. This is a common thing. People use cheap ink. It fades.
Please note: As on
ALL
JAM book jackets, there will be an attached signed label or signature in pencil on the verso of the jacket signed and stating that this is a facsimile dust jacket, also the monogram "JAM" of the artist, and/or "Facsimile Dust Jacket" printed tastefully near the bottom of the rear jacket flap and/or "John Anthony Miller Studio."
These jackets are restored and printed by "John Anthony Miller Studio" one at a time as needed, they will never ever be a mass produced product and are works of art. No more than 15 or 20 of these jackets, if that, a year were published as these are time-consuming and labor intensive to produce.  This is a labour of love for the book lover and person who loves fine literature and art.
John Anthony Miller is
primarily known in the art world for his intricate miniature etchings and engravings. You can "Google" his name to find out more about the artist.
This facsimile dust jacket is signed 06/08 by the artist.