20th Mar, 2024 10:00
March Sales: Ceramics, Books, Asian Art, Hunt Buttons & Carpets
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[Z] Twain (Mark)
Twain (Mark) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, London: Chatto and Windus, 1876, first edition, 8vo, later cloth boards.
Footnote:The rare true first edition, which preceded the American edition by six months.
Sold for £280
Twain (Mark) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, London: Chatto and Windus, 1876, first edition, 8vo, later cloth boards.
The rare true first edition, which preceded the American edition by six months.
Not collated. Some clear condition issues. Extensive scuffing and rubbing to the later boards, with the spine coming loose. More general further damage to the guttering. Bears ink inscription and sketch to first page by former owner. Extensive internal foxing, and some tearing in places.
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Auction: March Sales: Ceramics, Books, Asian Art, Hunt Buttons & Carpets, 20th Mar, 2024
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