Letter Explaining Why by John Steinbeck (2 results)

9 pp. 8vo, publisher's lettered wrappers; preserved in a custom quarter morocco slipcase and chemise. First edition. Goldstone A41. Very fine. Signed and inscribed "For Bob Keene From John & Charley Steinbeck." The recipient was a bookseller in Southampton, New York, a Sag Harbor friend of Steinbeck, and almost certainly an acquaintance of the late Charley, his poodle companion in "Travels with Charley" (1962).…

Paperback. Condition: Fine. New York: Random House, 1964. 8 pp. Approx. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4". Printed orange wrappers with black ink, in original mailing envelope (which has a slight corner crease), both in fine condition. (Goldstone & Payne A41)Steinbeck's introduction to "The Thinking Dog's Man" by Ted Patrick, was issued separately in advance of the book as a promotional item; no copies were for sale. This copy once belonged to veteran Milwaukee bookseller Harry Schwartz (the mailing envelope bears his address). A fine, fresh copy in the original printed mailing envelope of this very scarce Steinbeck "A" item.…