Small archive of manuscript material from Steinbeck's time in Russia, late 1963, including substantial notes for a play. — STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

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Estimate: $4,000–$6,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Voices of the 20th Century, New York · 16 June 2015
Record ID: TB-2026-1848270
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., Small archive of manuscript material from Steinbeck's time in Russia, late 1963, including substantial notes for a play. Bonhams, 16 Jun 2015, lot 120. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1848270.

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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., Small archive of manuscript material from Steinbeck's time in Russia, late 1963, including substantial notes for a play. Bonhams, 16 Jun 2015, lot 120. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1848270.

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