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Lot 87 · Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts

Stephen Crane, 2 January 1896

An autobiographical letter

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Estimate
$12,000–$18,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, New York · 7 December 2022
Dimensions
Four pages, 314 x 202mm on lined paper with red ruled margin (minor marginal losses, light fold separations)
Record ID
TB-2026-3399206
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An autobiographical letter, Stephen Crane, 2 January 1896. Christie's, 7 Dec 2022, lot 87. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3399206.

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An autobiographical letter, Stephen Crane, 2 January 1896. Christie's, 7 Dec 2022, lot 87. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3399206.

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