MCCARTHY, Mary. [John Steinbeck; Elaine Steinbeck].
The Stones of Florence.
New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company , 1959.
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First edition of Mary McCarthy's The Stones of Florence; inscribed by Elaine Steinbeck to her mother and from John and Elaine Steinbeck's Personal Collection
First edition of McCarthy's beautifully illustrated history of Florentine architecture; from the library of American literary master John Steinbeck and his wife, Elaine Steinbeck. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with photographs by Evelyn Hofer and others. Presentation copy, inscribed by Elaine Steinbeck to her mother on the half-title page, "Merry Christmas to the Best Mommie! 1959." In very good condition. A desirable association.
One of the first female stage managers on Broadway, American actress Mary Elaine Steinbeck studied drama at the University of Texas, Austin where she met her first husband, Zachary Scott. The couple divorced in 1950, and within a week of their divorce, Elaine married John Steinbeck on December 28, 1950. A powerful force in John's life, Elaine accompanied him on his many international trips and the couple remained married until John's death in December 1968.
The Stones of Florence.
$125.00
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