Lot 211 · Fine Books and Manuscripts including the Autograph Collection of Harry E. Gould, Jr.
1. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, 1931.
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- Estimate
- $700–$1,000 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-2026-1824225
- Record
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Faulkner, William. 1897-1962., 1. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, 1931. Bonhams, 9 Dec 2015, lot 211. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1824225.
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Faulkner, William. 1897-1962., 1. Idyll in the Desert. Random House, 1931. Bonhams, 9 Dec 2015, lot 211. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1824225.
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|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMS, JOHN. 1735-1826. Document Signed ("John Adams") as President, | Adams, John. 1735-1826. Document Signed | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| BONAPARTE, NAPOLEON. 1769-1821. Letter Signed ("NP"), 1 p, 8vo, Paris… | — | $1,500–$2,500 | |
| CLEMENS, SAMUEL LANGHORNE. 1835-1910. Autograph Sentiment Signed ("Ma… | — | $2,500–$3,500 | |
| CLINTON, DEWITT. 1769-1828. Autograph Letter Signed ("DeWitt Clinton"… | — | $700–$1,000 | |
| COLERIDGE, SAMUEL TAYLOR. 1772-1834. Autograph Manuscript Signed ("S.… | — | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| CONRAD, JOSEPH. 1857-1924. Typed Letter Signed ("Joseph Conrad."), 1 … | Conrad, Joseph. 1857-1924. | $2,500–$3,500 |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | 14 titles: 1. Big Woods. New York: Random House, 1955. | $1,084 | Bonhams, Aug 2022 | |
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | Light in August. [New York]: Harrison Smith & Robert Hass, [ | Bonhams, Jun 2019 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | A group of 2 first editions, including: | Bonhams, Mar 2024 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | faulkner, these 13, 1931, signed | Sotheby's, Jul 2019 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | FAULKNER, WILLIAM. 1897-1962. Sanctuary. New York: Jonathan | Bonhams, Dec 2019 | ||
| Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | These 13: Stories. New York: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, | Bonhams, Dec 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 |
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