The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred Knopf, 1934. — CAIN, JAMES M. 1892-1977.

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Estimate: $1,000–$1,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, New York · 22 June 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-475346
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Cain, James M. 1892-1977., The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred Knopf, 1934. Bonhams, 22 Jun 2023, lot 130. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-475346.

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Cain, James M. 1892-1977., The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred Knopf, 1934. Bonhams, 22 Jun 2023, lot 130. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-475346.

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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

Artist	Lot	Result USD, incl. premium	Sale
Cain, James M. 1892-1977.	The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1	$3,125	Bonhams, Jun 2017
Cain, James M. 1892-1977.	the postman always rings twice. new york: alfred a. knopf, 1		Sotheby's, Jul 2018
Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961.	A Farewell to Arms, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929.		Bonhams, Jan 2023
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	To A God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, 1933.		Bonhams, Jun 2023
Huxley, Aldous. 1894-1963.	Brave New World. London: Chatto & Windus, 1932.		Bonhams, Jun 2026
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	Tortilla Flat. New York: Covici-Friede, 1935.		Bonhams, Jun 2023
Cain, James M. 1892-1977.	The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1		Bonhams, Jun 2022
Hemingway, Ernest. 1899-1961.	A Farewell to Arms. New York: Charles Scribner's and Sons, 1		Bonhams, Jun 2023

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