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First edition of Mark Twain's Sketches New and Old.
Mark Twain [Samuel Clemens] (American).
Hartford, Conn: The American Publishing Company, …
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First edition of Mark Twain's Sketches New and Old.
Mark Twain [Samuel Clemens] (American).
Hartford, Conn: The American Publishing Company, 1875.
320 pages.
Octavo.
Edges gilt.
Bound in the rare publisher's original fine 3/4 crushed morocco leather binding, blind ruled spine with gilt lettering in the second and fourth compartments.
Twain's 63 often outrageous sketches, composed between 1863 and 1875. From a piece about the difficulty of getting a pocket watch repaired properly to thoughts on bureaucrats, courts of law, the profession of journalism, the claims of science and the workings of government.
Literature Ref: BAL 3364
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 8.75ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition. Minor wear to ends and corners with evidence of shelving. Foxing to the pastedowns and endpapers. Minor … moreVery good condition. Minor wear to ends and corners with evidence of shelving. Foxing to the pastedowns and endpapers. Minor separation to the inner hinge. less
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