Alphabet imaginaire II. 1997. — Desmazieres, Erik. b. 1948.

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Estimate: $4,000–$6,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts: Including Highlights from Jeremy Norman, History of Science and Technology, Online, New York · 15 June 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-007087
Record: first seen 19 Jul 2026 · updated 9 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Erik Desmazières, Alphabet imaginaire II. 1997. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 336. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-007087.

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Erik Desmazières, Alphabet imaginaire II. 1997. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 336. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-007087.

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