Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. First edition of twains satirical take on technological advancement and social pretension, in original cloth. Katzs book, mark twains america, gives a fascinating inside glimpse into the writer using rare illustrations, vintage photographs, maps, and more. Look for other mark twain books in our 100th anniversary collection. Clemens maintained that the name mark twain came from his years on the riverboat, where two fathoms 12 ft, approximately 3. Hillcrest edition 1903 1911 the hillcrest edition was the second uniform edition of mark twains works named after one of his homes. First edition, second issue as usual of twains satiric antitravel book macdonnell, 33, his first fullscale work and first major success, illustrated with over 200 in. New listing 1882 mark twain 1st edition the prince and pauper 192 illus 411p vg org cloth.
The prince and the pauper by mark twain first edition. Petersburg, inspired by hannibal, missouri, where twain lived as a boy. Pom harrington inspects this first american edition, first printing, first issue of mark twains adventures of huckleberry finn. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Name written in ink on the front pastedown, otherwise. Mark twain 18351910 was the pen name of samuel clemens, a journalist and the author of numerous short stories and novels set in the american south. A fresh, fine copy in a near fine box that has survived nicely, with just a bit of bumping to the rear panel. Mark twain 18351910 was the pen name of samuel clemens, a journalist and the author of numerous short stories and. There is one book signed by mark twain, the innocents abroad, a signed limited edition bound in. Mark twain biography and list of works mark twain books. Make offer mark twains mississippi river peter schilling jr hardback first edition the art, humor and humanity of mark twain 1st edition, hb dj, 1959.
There is one book signed by mark twain, the innocents abroad, a signed limited edition bound in leather, of which only 512 copies were made. Publishers red cloth lettered in gilt to spine and upper board, decorated in black to boards and spine, patterned endpapers. The adventures of tom sawyer is an 1876 novel by mark twain about a young boy growing up along the mississippi river. Comprising 22 individual bound volumes featuring six works by mark twain including an 1883 james r. Use amazons lookinside feature to compare this edition with others. Brief historybiography samuel langhorne clemens commonly known by his pen name mark twain was born on november 30th, 1835 and died on april 21st, 1910. A very good copy in the publishers original red cloth with gilt titling on the spine and front panel, stamped in black. For sale is an unprecedented mark twain first edition collection. Each of the mark twain books in this oneofakind collection is a perfect, identical replica of the original first edition, complete with exceptional treatments like debossed and gilded covers, 19th century illustrations and bindings. Original bluegray boards, morocco label, gilt, original box. Katzs book, mark twain s america, gives a fascinating inside glimpse into the writer using rare illustrations, vintage photographs, maps, and more. Free appraisal for your mark twain first edition 1st printing.
His first great success was the story the celebrated jumping frog of calaveras county, published in the saturday press on november 18, 1865. Mark twain first editions adrian harrington rare books. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions and signed first edition copies of tom sawyer and the adventures of huckleberry finn. Collecting the adventures of huckleberry finn by twain, mark. The first printing was just 1,000 copies, the smallest known first edition for a trade edition of one of twains works, although a true story may have been as small. Maroon cloth boards, titles stamped in gilt on spine and cover. One of the most valuable misprints can be found in the original 1885 edition of the adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain, the classic. The first printing was just 1,000 copies, the smallest known first edition for a trade edition of one of twain s works, although a true story may have been as small. First edition, preceding the american edition by six months. Kemble by twain, mark and a great selection of related books. Get the best deals on 1st edition books mark twain. Commonly named among the great american novels, the work is among the first in major american literature to be written.
I also have a lot of books by some of my favorite beatnick authors such as bukowski, kerouac, burroughs. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a. All 54 of the books in this mark twain set are first editions, first printings, and first issues. Collecting the adventures of huckleberry finn by twain. Adventures of huckleberry finn or, in more recent editions, the adventures of huckleberry finn is a novel by mark twain, first published in the united kingdom in december 1884 and in the united states in february 1885. The works of mark twain first edition signed leather.
See below our stock of mark twain first editions, fine bindings, sets and other collectible material. Each book in the collection contains the text, illustrations, and cover from the first edition but it is not a photocopy. Now, you can create a literary legacy for your family with the mark twain first edition library book collection. Set by the mississippi river in the 1840s, it follows these boys as they get into predicament after predicament. The firstever mark twain first edition library book collection is an historic opportunity in book collecting, available only from the bradford exchange press. Adventures of huckleberry finn 18841884 first edition seller.
Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being. Twain was able to accurately reflect the sensitive social issues of his day in a way that intimately touched his readers and often caused great controversy. Over the years as ewing obtained many books on and about mark twain, including first editions. Mark twain became a published author in 1867 with the short story the celebrated jumping frog of calaveras county. The binding used was red cloth, gilt with a cornhusk design on the cover. Nov 03, 2014 pom harrington inspects this first american edition, first printing, first issue of mark twain s adventures of huckleberry finn. Mark twain created the memorable characters tom sawyer and huckleberry finn drawing from the experiences of boys he grew up with in missouri. Mark twain biography samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, better known by his pen name mark twain, was a famous and popular american humorist, novelist, writer and lecturer. Hardcover in brown boards, 5 x 7 12, breaks at front and rear gutters, front free end paper and half title missing. Commonly named among the great american novels, the work is among the first in major american literature to be written throughout in vernacular english. Kelly sims spotted an original copy of the iconic authors book life on the mississippi poking. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This is the first american edition, first issue of mark twains classic work the prince and the pauper. Overall rubbed, some fraying at edges, lose joints, but reinforced.
Mark twain rare books and memorabilia justcollecting. His first novel would be published in 1873, which was the gilded age. Mark twain was the pen name of american author samuel langhorne clemens 18351910. The adventures of tom sawyer illustrated first edition. The adventures of huckleberry finn illustrated first. In the novel tom sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend huckleberry finn. New listingadventures of huckleberry finn mark twain 1885 1st first edition webster co. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain. Rare concerning cats mark twain1959 limited first edition only 450 copies made. Hillcrest edition 1903 1911 the hillcrest edition was the second uniform edition of mark twain s works named after one of his homes. Number 157 of a limited run of 250 numbered copies.
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There is one book signed by mark twain, the innocents abroad, a signed limited edition bound in leather, of which only 512 copies were. The adventures of huckleberry finn illustrated first edition. His work received universal praise from critics and peers alike, and he counted presidents, artists and royalty among his friends. Museum receives twain first editions hannibal courierpost. Wodehouse books, enid blyton books, lewis carroll books, kenneth grahame books, w. The traditional issue points on this book are now known to be. I own everything from a first edition mark twain to old kentucky law books from the 1850s. The first ever mark twain first edition library book collection is an historic opportunity in book collecting, available only from the bradford exchange press. Later edition jackets are frequently married to first edition books. Pictorial frontispiece and 220 intext illustrations. Mark twain rare books and first editions at bauman rare books.
Recent decades have seen the publication of many facsimile reprints of mark twain booksboth individual titles and large sets. Mark twain rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to the renowned american author and humorist mark twain. No american writer has captured the public imagination quite like mark twain, revered as the greatest american author of his century and inventor of the great american novel. Information on buying and collecting the adventures of huckleberry finn by twain, mark with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. In april 1902, while the clemens family was living in riverdaleonthehudson in new york in a rented home, olivia clemens signed a contract to purchase a house in tarrytown, new york known as hillcrest. A connecticut yankee in king arthurs court the worlds best reading from. Below is a list of mark twains published works in order of when they were originally released. Sketches by mark twain the first edition rare books. Mark twain and the adventures of huckleberry finn first. Oct 17, 2017 i own everything from a first edition mark twain to old kentucky law books from the 1850s. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions, signed copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. Mark twain books biography and list of works author of. Mark twain books list of books by author mark twain. Mark twain samuel langhorne clemens first editions 1835 1910.
Feb 01, 2017 one of the most valuable misprints can be found in the original 1885 edition of the adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain, the classic tale of friendship and mischief along the. First edition, first issue of twains masterpiece, one of approximately 500. A tale for young people of all ages published by j. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain samuel. William faulkner wrote that twain was the first truly american writer, and all of us since are his heirs.