Lot 151 · Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts including Americana
Herman Melville, 1858
The Piazza Tales
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- Estimate
- $1,500–$2,500 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts including Americana, New York · 2 February 2024
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3281068
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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The Piazza Tales, Herman Melville, 1858. Christie's, 2 Feb 2024, lot 151. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3281068.
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