To a God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, [1933]. — STEINBECK, JOHN 1902-1968.

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Estimate: $5,000–$7,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Voices of the 20th Century, New York · 7 December 2016
Record ID: TB-2026-1670911
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., To a God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, [1933]. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2016, lot 86. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1670911.

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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., To a God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, [1933]. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2016, lot 86. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1670911.

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