The Sound and the Fury. New York: Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, 1929. — FAULKNER, WILLIAM. 1897-1962.

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Estimate: $4,000–$6,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections, New York · 5 December 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-831159
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Faulkner, William. 1897-1962., The Sound and the Fury. New York: Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, 1929. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 176. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831159.

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Faulkner, William. 1897-1962., The Sound and the Fury. New York: Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, 1929. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 176. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831159.

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From the same sale Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections · Dec 2019

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Faulkner, William. 1897-1962.	The Sound and the Fury. New York: Jonathan Cape & Harrison		Bonhams, Jun 2019
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