Books & Manuscripts

Mark Twain Complete Works, ca. 1900

Appraisal: Mark Twain Complete Works, ca. 1900

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Appraiser

Stephen C. Massey

Updated Value (2012)

$50,000 - $75,000

Updated Value (2018)

$70,000 - $90,000 Auction

APPRAISED VALUE (1998)

$35,000 - $50,000 Auction

Event

Portland, OR (1998)

Theme

Fine Art, Historical Artifacts

Form

Books & Documents, Book

Appraiser Speciality

Books & Manuscripts

Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Update: June 15, 2021

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