Longing for Darkness. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1975. — BEARD, PETER. 1938-2020.

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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 13 December 2022
Record ID: TB-2026-546978
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Peter Beard, Longing for Darkness. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1975. Bonhams, 13 Dec 2022, lot 37. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-546978.

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Peter Beard, Longing for Darkness. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1975. Bonhams, 13 Dec 2022, lot 37. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-546978.

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