Lot 222 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
Light in August. New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1932.
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- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500 hammer
- Result
- upcoming — 11 February 2018
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, Pasadena, Sheraton Pasadena Hotel · 11 February 2018
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1016715
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Faulkner, William. 1897-1962., Light in August. New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1932. Bonhams, 11 Feb 2018, lot 222. estimate $1,000–$1,500, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1016715.
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73% chance this lot finds a buyer · market base rate 72%
Of the 92,006 held-out lots the model scored about 72%, 69% sold.
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Faulkner, William. 1897-1962., Light in August. New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1932. Bonhams, 11 Feb 2018, lot 222. estimate $1,000–$1,500, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1016715.
From the same sale Fine Books and Manuscripts · Feb 2018
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | Light in August. [New York]: Harrison Smith & Robert Hass, [ | $1,211 | Bonhams, Jun 2019 | |
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | A group of 2 first editions, including: | Bonhams, Mar 2024 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | 14 titles: 1. Big Woods. New York: Random House, 1955. | Bonhams, Aug 2022 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | FAULKNER, WILLIAM. 1897-1962. Sanctuary. New York: Jonathan | Bonhams, Dec 2019 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | faulkner, these 13, 1931, signed | Sotheby's, Jul 2019 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | Sanctuary. New York: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, [1931]. | Bonhams, Jun 2017 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | Sartoris. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1929. | Bonhams, Jun 2022 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | These 13: Stories. New York: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, | Bonhams, Dec 2019 |
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