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. Samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, well known by his pen name mark twain, was an american author and humorist. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Rao on the purloining of prince oleomargarine, a new childrens book by the authorillustrator team of philip and erin stead, using notes from mark twain. Mark twain biography and list of works mark twain books. Twains name is synonymous with his american classics the adventures of tom sawyer 1876 and its sequel, adventures of huckleberry finn 1885. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of. Mark twain collectible books for sale, antique books. Mark twain bookends, mark twain books book quote, mark twain quote book set, mark twain art reading quote travel quote, mark twain whiskey bookendsstore 4. Mark twain az is 552 pages of invaluable information. If youre a grammar nerd or someone who pays intimate attention to detail, there can be nothing as irksome as a incorrect grammar be it a spelling error, improper punctuation or a harmless typo. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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The adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the mississippi river, its sequel, adventures of huckleberry finn is equally successful. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a. The book has long sections on his voyage across the pacific and indian oceans and his visits to fiji, australia, new zealand, india and south africa. The firstever mark twain first edition library book collection is an historic opportunity in book collecting, available only from the bradford exchange press. Jan 03, 2020 the adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the mississippi river, its sequel, adventures of huckleberry finn is equally successful. There are literally hundreds of entries with an easy to use 21page index and dozens of illustrations and photos. Mark twain was the pen name of american author samuel langhorne clemens 18351910. Man in white the grand adventure of his final years, michael shelden focuses on the last 40 months of twains life, when he was an.
For sale is an unprecedented mark twain first edition collection. Then make sure you look for the collier publications of 1917. Twain s name is synonymous with his american classics the adventures of tom sawyer 1876 and its sequel, adventures of huckleberry finn 1885. Because there are many parallels between the characters and. I have six green, identically bound mark twain books with gold embellishments in my possession. He was lauded as the greatest humorist the united states has produced, and william faulkner called him the father of american literature. Antique first edition 3rd printing 1909 harper and brothers edition collectible rare hardcover book. Mark twain rare books and memorabilia justcollecting. Of course, there are many books individually autographed and inscribed by clemens, but if you see either wording indicated above, your book is most likely from a facsimilesignature set. Mark twain inscribed the innocents abroad antiques.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, better known by his pen name mark twain, was an american author and humorist. Tramp abroad first edition signed mark twain bauman. Mark twain bauman rare books first editions, signed. The latter is perhaps mark twains most famous book ever published, often called the great american novel. The complicated backstory to a new childrens book by mark twain.
Samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, known by his pen name mark twain, was an american writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. Isbn 9781172376049 9781172376049 softcover, nabu press, 2010 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. All modern american literature comes from one book by mark twain called huckleberry finn, says hemingway, and huck finn comes from a guy who wrote letters to the editor. 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. Mark twain books list of books by author mark twain. A new childrens book by mark twain the washington post. Tom sawyer im ausland illustrierte ausgabe by mark twain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions and signed first edition copies of tom sawyer and the adventures of huckleberry finn. Mark twain autograph signed twice on a first edition compilation set. Clemens to a tippedin flyleaf of the first volume in the works of mark twain. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions, signed copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. Splendid 26page signed autograph letter, written entirely in mark twains hand, from twain to his wife, livy, regarding twains plans for christmas including. Mark twain rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to the renowned american author and humorist mark twain.
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. Samuel langhorne clemens is internationally known by his pen name, mark twain. I acquired this beautiful collection many years ago from my grandmothers house in wendell, wv. The adventures of huckleberry finn, signed by mark twain the.
Twain has signed with his uncommon double signature. The author of numerous works, twains legacy includes two classic american novels, the adventures of tom sawyer and adventures of huckleberry finn, both of which are still read and studied worldwide. This, in turn, means that owning one of these famously misprinted books could have you owning an extremely valuable collectors item and you. Mark twain has 2874 books on goodreads with 2674819 ratings. His novels include the adventures of tom sawyer 1876 and its sequel, the. Nov 06, 20 old mark twain books vary in value based on the condition, the actual printing date and whether a signature is original or a printed facsimile. Mark twains portrayal of family and relationships in. Katzs book, mark twains america, gives a fascinating inside glimpse into the writer using rare illustrations, vintage photographs, maps, and more. This book is a fun collection of twain s throwaway pieces, divided up into broad categories.
He also wrote poetry, short stories, essays, and nonfiction. Hi there my name is xxxxx xxxxx i am here to help with your question. Following the equator first edition signed mark twain. Mark twains works, authors national edition, 24 volume set on. A book of quotations dover thrift editions by john keats, mark twain, virginia woolf, andrew carnegie, theodore roosevelt, james thurber, oprah winfrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mark twains works, authors national edition, 24 volume set. As ever, the early first editions of will command a high price. They are special edition, and come from a book publisher that is no longer in business as far as i am aware.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The great classics for children five volume set in very good condition. We cannot evaluate or estimate the value of our correspondents books. There is one book signed by mark twain, the innocents abroad, a signed limited edition bound in leather, of which only 512 copies were. Mark twain 18351910 was born samuel langhorne clemens in florida, missouri.
Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. Old mark twain books vary in value based on the condition, the actual printing date and whether a signature is original or a printed facsimile. The latter is perhaps mark twains most famous book. The prince and the pauper by mark twain english paperback book free shipping. Mark twain rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. T are several small sets shown on this site 79 books each, but this is a collection of 23 books. This is an excellent addition to an antique book collection. Moralizing, i observed, then, that all that glitters is not gold. Following the equator, twains final travel book, resembles innocents abroad in having a clear narrative tracing an actual journeythe aroundtheworld lecture tour he undertook in 189596.
Rare first american edition, first printing, first state, of one of the universally recognized masterpieces of american literature, twains irrepressible and unforgettable true boys book. According to our correspondents, this statement also appears in a sixvolume series titled masterpieces of humor and may be reprinted elsewhere. Twain is noted for his novels adventures of huckleberry finn 1884, which has been called the great american novel, and the adventures of tom sawyer 1876. Make offer the complete novels of mark twain 1980s nelson doubleday 7 vol. The works of mark twain first edition signed leather. Examining the typical family structures of the gilded age, along with the gradual shifts in family values during that period, allow for a more in depth understanding of mark twains view of the family. The complicated backstory to a new childrens book by mark. 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. Friedman mark twain collection library of congress. All 54 of the books in this mark twain set are first editions, first printings, and first issues. Bust of mark twain by walter russell,1935 located in the museum next to clemenss boyhood home in hannibal, mo.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. He is most noted for his novels, the adventures of to. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. This book is a fun collection of twains throwaway pieces, divided up into broad categories. One of the most durable works in american literature twain, mark. Bookplate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown, identifying a books owner.
Even though the book is out, and they have a new baby, they thought by now mark twain would be exiting their lives, but if you have a houseguest live with you long enough, they start to take. Mark twain books biography and list of works author of. Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once. 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. His work received universal praise from critics and peers alike, and he counted presidents, artists and.
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