John Steinbeck, Signed "the Long Valley" First...

EDITION. 7 7/8 x 5 1/4 in (20.1 x 13.4 cm)<br><br>Provenance and Authentication:<br>This lot is accompanied by supporting documentation provided by the consignor. According to the accompanying materials, the signature was reviewed with reference to factors including ink characteristics, material aging, stylistic consistency, and historical context. These materials relate to the reported signature, provenance, and authentication history of the piece, and are presented as received for bidder review in accordance with the auction terms and conditions.<br><br>Few authors in twentieth-century American literature possess the historical importance and enduring literary influence of John Steinbeck. Revered as one of the defining voices of American social realism, Steinbeck fundamentally reshaped m...