Bibliographia Dystopia: Volume 1: John Steinbeck's The Moon Is Down [signed] [first edition]

The definitive bibliography on John Steinbeck's war novel The Moon Is Down. An 'As New' copy signed by the author. This book COMPLETELY re-writes the definition of a first edition of The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck. What has always been thought of as a common book turns out to be the author's RAREST BOOK if you have a true first state copy. The book identifies 6 separate states of the first edition, how to spot Book Of the Month Club copies, rare foreign editions, it is profusely illustrated and is without doubt the most complete study of the book you will find. Only 35 copies of the First Edition Printed, now into the Second Edition - Revised. Anthony Amelio has "done a service to the bibliographic/collecting/Steinbeck community. I will add that [his] research as to states of the first edition of TMID is news to me, and when it's news to me, that's saying something." - Jim Dourgarian "This is the work of monks" - David Douglas Lee "It is remarkable for its comprehensive detail, the product of incredible curiosity, patience, and determination" - Kenneth Holmes True First state copies will skyrocket in price as there are estimated to be no more than 300 copies! even second state copies are uncommon and will become the choice of most collectors who can't pony up the money for first state copies. The information in the book is amazing, for example, the famous dot on page 112 between "talk" and "this" turns out to be totally irrelevant! ALL first editions have it! If you do not have this dot, you don't have a first edition at all let alone one of the 6 states. A fascinating read and a must for auction houses, researchers, book sellers, and collectors alike .