Lot 13 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935.
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- Estimate
- $1,200–$1,800 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 28 June 2022
- Record ID
- TB-2026-555927
- Record
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Cain, James M. 1892-1977., The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935. Bonhams, 28 Jun 2022, lot 13. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-555927.
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Cain, James M. 1892-1977., The Postman Always Rings Twice. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1935. Bonhams, 28 Jun 2022, lot 13. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-555927.
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