Lot 371 · Fine Books & Rare Manuscripts
East of Eden, first edition, New York: The Viking Press 1952.
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- Estimate
- $800–$1,200 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books & Rare Manuscripts, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts · 5 November 2022
- Record ID
- TB-2026-502258
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., East of Eden, first edition, New York: The Viking Press 1952. Bonhams, 5 Nov 2022, lot 371. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-502258.
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., East of Eden, first edition, New York: The Viking Press 1952. Bonhams, 5 Nov 2022, lot 371. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-502258.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | Tortilla Flat. New York: Covici Friede, 1935. | Bonhams, Oct 2023 | ||
| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | To a God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, 1933. | Bonhams, Aug 2023 | ||
| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | In Dubious Battle. London: William Heinemann, [1936]. | Bonhams, Sep 2016 | ||
| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | The Wayward Bus. New York: Viking Press, 1947. | Bonhams, Aug 2022 | ||
| Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968. | In Dubious Battle. New York: Covici Friede, [1936]. | Bonhams, Dec 2014 | ||
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