The Forgotten Village. New York: The Viking Press, 1941. — STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

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Estimate: $1,500–$2,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, New York · 10 December 2014
Record ID: TB-2026-1975394
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., The Forgotten Village. New York: The Viking Press, 1941. Bonhams, 10 Dec 2014, lot 167. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1975394.

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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., The Forgotten Village. New York: The Viking Press, 1941. Bonhams, 10 Dec 2014, lot 167. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1975394.

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