Lot 94 · The Story of the 20th Century
Autograph Manuscript, titled "Sag Harbor Saga / Notes on the questionable art of the novel," 1 p, legal folio,
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- Estimate
- $2,500–$3,500 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — The Story of the 20th Century, New York · 4 June 2014
- Record ID
- TB-2026-2028613
- Record
- first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., Autograph Manuscript, titled "Sag Harbor Saga / Notes on the questionable art of the novel," 1 p, legal folio,. Bonhams, 4 Jun 2014, lot 94. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2028613.
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., Autograph Manuscript, titled "Sag Harbor Saga / Notes on the questionable art of the novel," 1 p, legal folio,. Bonhams, 4 Jun 2014, lot 94. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2028613.
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| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | Tortilla Flat. New York: Covici-Friede, 1935. | Bonhams, Jun 2023 | ||
| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | Of Mice and Men. New York: Covici Friede, 1937. | Bonhams, Jun 2026 | ||
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| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Viking Press, 1939. | Bonhams, Jun 2024 | ||
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