New York: Brewer, Warren, & Putnam, 1932. First edition. 8vo. From Steinbeck's library, with his name in his customary embossed stamp on half-title. Signed by one of his three wives as "Mrs. Steinbeck" in pencil on the first free endpaper. Publishers green cloth, spine and extremities sunned; stamped in gilt; top edge stained; lacking dust-jacket; text lightly toned. [Goldstone & Payne A2a] Steinbeck's second novel of 12 interconnecting stories set in Monterey, California. .