In Dubious Battle. New York: Covici-Friede, 1936. — STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

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Estimate: $1,500–$2,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts Including the World of Hilary Knight, New York · 5 December 2018
Record ID: TB-2026-949540
Record: first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., In Dubious Battle. New York: Covici-Friede, 1936. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2018, lot 178. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-949540.

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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968., In Dubious Battle. New York: Covici-Friede, 1936. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2018, lot 178. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-949540.

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From the same sale Fine Books and Manuscripts Including the World of Hilary Knight · Dec 2018

Lot	Artist	Estimate
EARHART, AMELIA, et al. Typed Letter Signed ("Amelia"), 1 p,	A Group Of Correspondence To Clayton And Katherine Sturges Knight.	$2,000–$3,000
Acrylic on wooden panels, hinged with plated piano hinges, with mirro…	A Large Hilary Knight Four-panel Painted Screen, "a Visit To Kay Thompson's Suite."	—
WARHOL, ANDY. 1928-1987. Original watercolor, Iced Lemon Delight (cat…	Andy Warhol	$8,000–$12,000
Two original watercolors, finished designs submitted by Mr. Knight fo…	A Pair Of Hilary Knight Fashion Portraits.	$1,500–$2,500
Watercolor and ink with silver paint,	An Original Hilary Knight Watercolor, "black Sphynx."	$1,500–$2,500
Watercolor, dyes, gesso, gilt and clear lacquer,	An Original Hilary Knight Watercolor, "benito	$1,500–$2,500

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Artist	Lot	Result USD, incl. premium	Sale
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	In Dubious Battle. New York: Covici Friede, 1936.	$1,785	Bonhams, Jun 2022
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952.		Bonhams, Jun 2026
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	Of Mice and Men. New York: Covici Friede, [1937].		Bonhams, Dec 2019
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	To a God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, 1933.		Bonhams, Aug 2023
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	East of Eden. New York: Viking Press, 1952.		Bonhams, Aug 2022
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Viking Press, 1939.		Bonhams, Aug 2023
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	Of Mice and Men. New York: Covici Frede, 1937.		Bonhams, Nov 2025
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	To A God Unknown. New York: Robert O. Ballou, 1933.		Bonhams, Jun 2023

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