The value of a first edition 5th printing of "Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck can vary depending on factors such as condition, rarity, and demand. In general, it may be worth anywhere from $50 to a few hundred dollars. It's recommended to consult with a rare book dealer or appraiser for a more accurate assessment.
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An edition of a book refers to the time it was printed. For example, a first edition was published in the first round of printing. A second edition is one which was printed in the second run of printing and so on.
The date of first publication was April 14th, 1939.
Pressing grapes, it was a wine press.
The Grapes of Wrath' was a big deal because this was one of the first movies that showed hardships among the American people. This was also a big deal because Henry Fonda was the star.
The title "The Grapes of Wrath" was inspired by a line in the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," which was suggested to John Steinbeck by his first wife, Carol Henning.
Both are first person narratives.
The first edition stated "First Printing" on the copyright page and had the code 10/57 on the front flap of the dust jacket. The value is generally between $1000 and $3500 but lesser copies be found for much cheaper.
The first copy of a book is commonly referred to as the "first edition." It is the initial printing of the book and is often considered valuable to collectors.
On one of the first pages (after the title) it should say 'First Edition'
It will say "First Edition" on one of the first inside pages. Look closely, it is in small print. A more important question will be be...which "state" is it in, by that I mean is it a 1st printing, 2nd printing, 3rd printing etc. They are all first editions, but the 1st printing of this particular volume is worth pretty big bucks: $700-$1,000 or more. The only way to tell it is a true 1st printing is if the dedication page is left off. It was an error that was corrected in the 2nd printing. Scarce...look for this volume!
A first edition will have the numbers: "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" The 1 indicates that it is a first printing. If the number line ends in 6, it is the 6th printing.