Leaves of Grass. Brooklyn: [Printed for the author], 1855. — WHITMAN, WALT. 1819-1892.

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Estimate: $200,000–$300,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Extraordinary Books and Manuscripts, New York · 12 March 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-839931
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Whitman, Walt. 1819-1892., Leaves of Grass. Brooklyn: [Printed for the author], 1855. Bonhams, 12 Mar 2019, lot 2028. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-839931.

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Whitman, Walt. 1819-1892., Leaves of Grass. Brooklyn: [Printed for the author], 1855. Bonhams, 12 Mar 2019, lot 2028. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-839931.

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