1882 1st edition Mark Twain The Prince and The Pauper
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1882 1st edition Mark Twain The Prince and the Pauper Illustrated Literature... When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved... ― Mark Twain, The Prince and the PauperA rare first American edition of Mark TwainÂ’s popular novel The Prince and the Pauper. This humorous work follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street dweller who looks remarkably similar to Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII. The two eventually switch places in society after the prince convinces Canty to swap, so that he can experience the outside world.This 1st edition meets the expected first edition points. See below. Item number: #3385Price: $499TWAIN, MarkThe Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all agesBoston: James R. Osgood and Co., 1882. First edition. Details: •Collation complete with all pages: 411, [2]oIllustrated with 191 illustrations•Binding: Hardcover; secure•References: BAL 3402•Notes on edition Second State Franklin Press imprint on copyright page State B endpapers..last blanks present as blanks, not paste down so Rosette on spine at 1/16in scant below fillet.op.124, line 1 state at end of lineop.263, line 9 from bottom ... do.. instead of ...do not... op.362, line 3 from bottom... reined instead of ...reigned. Language: English Size: ~8.5in X 6.5in (21.5cm x 16.5cm) NO RESERVE ON ANY ITEMS AFTER START BID provided by Old Port Auctions is met by bidder(s). 1% of the final hammer price will be donated to the Maine Audubon Society.
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1882 1st edition Mark Twain The Prince and The Pauper
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