The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Viking Press, 1939. — STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

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Sale: Bonhams — Online Books and Manuscripts - Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves, Online, New York · 12 August 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-485087
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Viking Press, 1939. Bonhams, 12 Aug 2023, lot 61. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485087.

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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Viking Press, 1939. Bonhams, 12 Aug 2023, lot 61. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485087.

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From the same sale Online Books and Manuscripts - Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves · Aug 2023

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Seven first editions by Erskine Caldwell, including 4 limited signed …	Caldwell, Erskine. 1903-1987.	$1,000–$1,500
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2 titles from Gregynog Press, and another item.	Gregynog Press.	$400–$600
FLINT, W. RUSSELL. 1880-1969. illustrator. The Book of Tobit and the …	Haymarket Press.	$500–$700

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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	Of Mice and Men. New York: Covici Frede, 1937.		Bonhams, Nov 2025
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	To A God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, 1933.		Bonhams, Jun 2023
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	Saint Katy the Virgin. New York: Covici-Friede, 1936.		Bonhams, Dec 2016

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