Collecting the adventures of huckleberry finn by twain. 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. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain. Mark twain biography and list of works mark twain books. The statement reads, this is the authorized uniform edition of all my books. Mark twain first editions adrian harrington rare books. His first novel would be published in 1873, which was the gilded age. Kelly sims spotted an original copy of the iconic authors book life on the mississippi poking.
Artist buys a mark twain first edition printed in 1883 for. Mark twain and the adventures of huckleberry finn first. Sketches by mark twain, signed by mark twain and from the personal collection of actor robin williams. The title story is the most famous and recounts the narration of a story told in angels camp, california about a gambler betting on his pet frog.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. 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. The second book is the pioneers and patriots or america by john s. Mark twain 18351910 was the pen name of samuel clemens, a journalist and the author of numerous short stories and. The confusion arises because there are several multivolume sets of twains works which contain a steelengraved facsimile of a handwritten statement and signature. Mark twain rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions, signed copies, and handsome sets of his collected works.
The adventures of huckleberry finn illustrated first. Mark twain became a published author in 1867 with the short story the celebrated jumping frog of calaveras county. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. See below our stock of mark twain first editions, fine bindings, sets and other collectible material. Mark twain adventures of tom sawyer 18761876 first edition. The traditional issue points on this book are now known to be. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Katzs book, mark twain s america, gives a fascinating inside glimpse into the writer using rare illustrations, vintage photographs, maps, and more. The prince and the pauper by mark twain first edition. Nov 03, 2014 pom harrington inspects this first american edition, first printing, first issue of mark twain s adventures of huckleberry finn.
Get the best deals on 1st edition books mark twain. It was the first time this title had appeared in any uniform edition of mark twains works. Mark twains first edition library publisher series. We have sold a number of mark twain first edition books over the years, some signed and some not, and we have a nice mark twain. Below is a list of mark twains published works in order of when they were originally released.
Mark twain book collection collectible books for sale. Mark twain samuel langhorne clemens first editions 1835 1910. The adventures of tom sawyer by twain, mark samuel l. Harper and brothers authorized edition and american. It is a collection of 27 short stories that were previously published in periodicals and newspapers. Use amazons lookinside feature to compare this edition with others. Adventures of huckleberry finn mark twain first edition rare. I also have a lot of books by some of my favorite beatnick authors such as bukowski, kerouac, burroughs. Mark twain autograph signed twice on a first edition compilation set. Wodehouse books, enid blyton books, lewis carroll books, kenneth grahame books, w. There is one book signed by mark twain, the innocents abroad, a signed limited edition bound in. Clemens to a tippedin flyleaf of the first volume in the works of mark twain. Overall rubbed, some fraying at edges, lose joints, but reinforced. Oct 17, 2017 i own everything from a first edition mark twain to old kentucky law books from the 1850s.
First edition, number 32 of only 251 numbered copies signed by each of the 109 contributors, the most prominent being mark twain the californians tale, page 161the first appearance of this story, theodore roosevelt a shot at a bull elk, page 487 and andrew carnegie genius illustrated from burns, page 99. Mark twain signed the works of mark twain complete 35 volume set, signed both s. A literary reference to his life and work, facts on file, 2007. 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. Pictorial frontispiece and 220 intext illustrations. Both hinges expertly and almost invisibly repaired. Maroon cloth boards, titles stamped in gilt on spine and cover. Name written in ink on the front pastedown, otherwise. First edition, first printing, first state with the on half title in 10point rather than 14point type of one of the great masterpieces of american literature. Collecting the adventures of huckleberry finn by twain, mark. This is the first american edition, first issue of mark twains classic work the prince and the pauper. Pom harrington inspects this first american edition, first printing, first issue of mark twains adventures of huckleberry finn. The binding used was red cloth, gilt with a cornhusk design on the cover. Hillcrest edition 1903 1911 the hillcrest edition was the second uniform edition of mark twain s works named after one of his homes.
The adventures of tom sawyer illustrated first edition. Katzs book, mark twains america, gives a fascinating inside glimpse into the writer using rare illustrations, vintage photographs, maps, and more. 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. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain samuel. Make offer mark twain collection of stories 1st edition dorset press 1995, hc the new mark twain handbook by e.
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 was the pen name of american author samuel langhorne clemens 18351910. Adventures of huckleberry finn by twain, mark seller peter l. Following the equator first edition signed mark twain. Common knowledge publisher series mark twains first edition library.
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. A very good copy in the publishers original red cloth with gilt titling on the spine and front panel, stamped in black. Clemens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a. A tale for young people of all ages published by j. This is mark twain s first book published in 1867, making him a national figure. Mark twain adventures of huckleberry finn first edition. The firstever mark twain first edition library book collection is an historic opportunity in book collecting, available only from the bradford exchange press. The adventures of huckleberry finn illustrated first edition. Mark twain books biography and list of works author of. Hillcrest edition 1903 1911 the hillcrest edition was the second uniform edition of mark twains works named after one of his homes. For sale is an unprecedented mark twain first edition collection.
The first edition is an online bookstore selling rare and collectable signed books and unsigned books, such as charles dickens books, mark twain books, p. 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. The first ever mark twain first edition library book collection is an historic opportunity in book collecting, available only from the bradford exchange press. Look for other mark twain books in our 100th anniversary collection. Each book in the collection contains the text, illustrations, and cover from the first edition but it is not a photocopy. First edition, preceding the american edition by six months. Adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain, first edition. I own everything from a first edition mark twain to old kentucky law books from the 1850s. First edition, first issue, of the most praised and most condemned 19thcentury american work of fiction legacies of genius, 47, with 174 illustrations by edward kemble. 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. 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. His work received universal praise from critics and peers alike, and he counted presidents, artists and royalty among his friends.
Mark twain books list of books by author mark twain. A fresh, fine copy in a near fine box that has survived nicely, with just a bit of bumping to the rear panel. New listing 1882 mark twain 1st edition the prince and pauper 192 illus 411p vg org cloth. Seawolf press is proud to offer another book in its mark twain 100th anniversary collection.
Rare books by mark twain, including first editions and signed first edition copies of tom sawyer and the adventures of huckleberry finn. This series was reproduced by oxford as facsimiles of the original american editions, complete with reproductions of the original illustrations. Set by the mississippi river in the 1840s, it follows these boys as they get into predicament after predicament. Number 157 of a limited run of 250 numbered copies. Original bluegray boards, morocco label, gilt, original box. Publishers red cloth lettered in gilt to spine and upper board, decorated in black to boards and spine, patterned endpapers.
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. Clemens mark twain in the first volume here are some a number of mark twain first edition books and signed books that we have sold in that past with their prices realized. It was the first time this title had appeared in any uniform edition of mark twain s works. Sketches by mark twain the first edition rare books.
Volume 1, volume 2, volume 3 this is mark twain, combines video slideshows, images, interviews with the editors and other mark twain scholars, and audio clips of excerpts, to explore the autobiography of mark twain. I have 3 books that are dated back mid 1800s mark twain christian science it was ed in 1899 from harpers and brothers publishers with a signature from t. Jun 05, 2015 the confusion arises because there are several multivolume sets of twains works which contain a steelengraved facsimile of a handwritten statement and signature. Halls remain on the ground floor offering an exceptional range of quality used books and the basement houses a print gallery. 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. Free appraisal for your mark twain first edition 1st printing. All 54 of the books in this mark twain set are first editions, first printings, and first issues. 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.