The Road to Wigan Pier. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1937. — ORWELL, GEORGE. 1903-1950.

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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — The David Lloyd Collection of Modern Literature, Part II, Online, Los Angeles · 1 August 2022
Record ID: TB-2026-519552
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Orwell, George. 1903-1950., The Road to Wigan Pier. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1937. Bonhams, 1 Aug 2022, lot 228. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-519552.

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Orwell, George. 1903-1950., The Road to Wigan Pier. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1937. Bonhams, 1 Aug 2022, lot 228. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-519552.

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