A Journal of the Plague Year: Being Observations or Memorials, of the Most Remarkable Occurrences ... which happened in London during the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen.... London: E. Nutt, J. Roberts [et al.], 1722. — DEFOE, DANIEL. 1660-1731.

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Estimate: $1,000–$2,000 hammer
Result: upcoming — 10 October 2012
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, New York · 10 October 2012
Record ID: TB-2026-2267535
Record: first seen 26 Jul 2026 · updated 26 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Defoe, Daniel. 1660-1731., A Journal of the Plague Year: Being Observations or Memorials, of the Most Remarkable Occurrences ... which happened in London during the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen.... London: E. Nutt, J. Roberts [et al.], 1722. Bonhams, 10 Oct 2012, lot 2185. estimate $1,000–$2,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2267535.

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73% chance this lot finds a buyer · market base rate 72%

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Defoe, Daniel. 1660-1731., A Journal of the Plague Year: Being Observations or Memorials, of the Most Remarkable Occurrences ... which happened in London during the Last Great Visitation in 1665. Written by a Citizen.... London: E. Nutt, J. Roberts [et al.], 1722. Bonhams, 10 Oct 2012, lot 2185. estimate $1,000–$2,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2267535.

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