Padded leather binding with gold lettering. - 1984. Some slight damage to gilt edging on side. 
The five best-selling books by John Steinbeck included in the collection are: The Grapes of Wrath, The Moon is Down, Cannery Row, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men. 
These five novels represent some of Steinbeck's most popular and critically acclaimed works. They showcase his ability to capture the human condition, particularly the struggles of ordinary people in challenging circumstances. 
Here's a brief overview of each:
The Grapes of Wrath:
A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the Joad family's journey from Oklahoma to California during the Dust Bowl era, highlighting themes of poverty, resilience, and social injustice. 
The Moon is Down:
A novella set in a Nazi-occupied Norwegian town, exploring themes of resistance, courage, and the human spirit in the face of oppression. 
Cannery Row:
A novel set in a Monterey, California, fishing town, featuring a colorful cast of characters and exploring themes of friendship, community, and the beauty of everyday life. 
East of Eden:
A multi-generational saga set in California's Salinas Valley, exploring themes of good and evil, family relationships, and the nature of free will. 
Of Mice and Men:
A novella about two migrant workers, George and Lennie, and their dream of owning a farm, exploring themes of friendship, loneliness, and the American Dream.