The Death Ship. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. — TRAVEN, B. [C. 1882-1969].

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Sale: Bonhams — Online Books and Manuscripts - Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves, Online, New York · 12 August 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-485092
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 24 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Traven, B. [1882-1969]., The Death Ship. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. Bonhams, 12 Aug 2023, lot 66. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485092.

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Traven, B. [1882-1969]., The Death Ship. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. Bonhams, 12 Aug 2023, lot 66. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485092.

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From the same sale Online Books and Manuscripts - Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves · Aug 2023

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Seven first editions by Erskine Caldwell, including 4 limited signed …	Caldwell, Erskine. 1903-1987.	$1,000–$1,500
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2 titles from Gregynog Press, and another item.	Gregynog Press.	$400–$600
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