The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. — CAIN, JAMES M. 1892-1977. TOD BROWNING. 1880-1962.

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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Illustration Art, New York · 7 June 2017
Record ID: TB-2026-1342429
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Cain, James M. 1892-1977., The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. Bonhams, 7 Jun 2017, lot 229. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1342429.

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Cain, James M. 1892-1977., The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. Bonhams, 7 Jun 2017, lot 229. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1342429.

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Cain, James M. 1892-1977.	The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred Knopf, 1934	$3,200	Bonhams, Jun 2023
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Cain, James M. 1892-1977.	The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1		Bonhams, Jun 2022
Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961.	O'BRIEN, EDWARD J. 1890-1941. The Best Short Stories of 1923		Bonhams, Mar 2025

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