East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. — STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

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Estimate: $1,200–$1,800 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections, New York · 5 December 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-831283
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 300. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831283.

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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 300. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831283.

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From the same sale Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections · Dec 2019

Lot	Artist	Estimate
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SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM. 1654-1616. The Tempest, or the Enchanted Island…	Shakespeare, William. 1654-1616. The Tempest, Or The Enchanted Island. A Comedy As It Is Now Acted At His Highness The Duke Of York's Theatre. Adapted By Sir William Davenant	$4,000–$6,000
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	Of Mice and Men. New York: Covici Frede, 1937.		Bonhams, Nov 2025
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	To A God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, 1933.		Bonhams, Jun 2023

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