Lot 22 · Fine Books and Manuscripts including the Autograph Collection of Harry E. Gould, Jr.
CHARLES. 1809-1882. Autograph Letter Signed ("C. Darwin"), 2½ pp, 8vo
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- Estimate
- $8,000–$12,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts including the Autograph Collection of Harry E. Gould, Jr., New York · 9 December 2015
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1824037
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Darwin, DARWIN, CHARLES. 1809-1882. Autograph Letter Signed ("C. Darwin"), 2½ pp, 8vo. Bonhams, 9 Dec 2015, lot 22. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1824037.
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Darwin, DARWIN, CHARLES. 1809-1882. Autograph Letter Signed ("C. Darwin"), 2½ pp, 8vo. Bonhams, 9 Dec 2015, lot 22. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1824037.
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|---|---|---|---|
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