Waiting for Godot. London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1956. — FIRST ENGLISH EDITION OF GODOT. BECKETT, Samuel (1906-1989).

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Estimate: $600–$800 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts · 3 November 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-110234
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Beckett, Samuel. 1906-1989., Waiting for Godot. London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1956. Bonhams, 3 Nov 2025, lot 47. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-110234.

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Beckett, Samuel. 1906-1989., Waiting for Godot. London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1956. Bonhams, 3 Nov 2025, lot 47. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-110234.

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