The Grapes of Wrath. New York: The Viking Press, 1939. — STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

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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-2026-007210
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., The Grapes of Wrath. New York: The Viking Press, 1939. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 458. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-007210.

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