Tales told of Shem and Shaun. Paris: Black Sun Press, 1929. — JOYCE, JAMES. 1882-1941.

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Estimate: $800–$1,200 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 11 December 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-693201
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Joyce, James. 1882-1941., Tales told of Shem and Shaun. Paris: Black Sun Press, 1929. Bonhams, 11 Dec 2020, lot 152. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-693201.

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Joyce, James. 1882-1941., Tales told of Shem and Shaun. Paris: Black Sun Press, 1929. Bonhams, 11 Dec 2020, lot 152. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-693201.

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Artist	Lot	Result USD, incl. premium	Sale
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	Tales Told of Shem and Shaun. Paris: Black Sun Press, 1929.	$1,024	Bonhams, Jun 2026
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	Contempo: A Review of Books and Personalities. 5 volumes, Ch		Bonhams, Mar 2025
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	3 titles: 1. Ulysses. New York: Random House, 1934.		Bonhams, Dec 2019
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	ulysse. traduit de l'anglais par m. august morel assisté par		Sotheby's, Oct 2016
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	Here For A Good Time Not A Long Time		Bonhams, Sep 2019
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	ulysses. paris: shakespeare and company, 1925		Sotheby's, Jul 2018
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	Ulysses. (Privatdruck) 1927		Ketterer Kunst, May 2009
Joyce, James. 1882-1941.	Anna Livia Plurabelle. New York: Crosby Gaige, 1928.		Bonhams, Dec 2020

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