1888 Mark Twain 1st/1st Library of Humor Short Stories Illustrated Jumping Frog
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1888 Mark Twain 1st/1st Library of Humor Short Stories Illustrated Jumping Frog
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isnt.”
–Mark Twain
“Mark Twains Library of Humor” is a collection of short humorous stories. The work was a collaborative effort and though Twain had the final say on the finished product, he contributed the least amount of work. The “…Library of Humor” was a valuable piece containing many copyrighted works by many distinguished and popular authors. Some included stories from Twain are:
The Jumping Frog
A Dose of Pain Killer
Col. Sellers at Home
Lost in the Snow
The Tomb of Adam
This First edition, first state is filled with illustrations by E.W. Kimble.
Item number: #30500
Price: $599
TWAIN, Mark
Mark Twains Library of Humor…
New York Charles L. Webster & Co. 1888. First Edition. First State.
Details:
Collation:
xxiv, 707, [1]
Illustrated with over 300 engravings
References: BAL 3425
First printing note:
The index of titles arranged by order of appearance in the book
“Warm Hair,” P. 8, credited to Mark Twain
Provenance: Handwritten
S. R. Harris, 1989
Paul Bolenbaugh, 1989
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~9.25in X 6.25in (23.5cm x 15.5cm)
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“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isnt.”
–Mark Twain
“Mark Twains Library of Humor” is a collection of short humorous stories. The work was a collaborative effort and though Twain had the final say on the finished product, he contributed the least amount of work. The “…Library of Humor” was a valuable piece containing many copyrighted works by many distinguished and popular authors. Some included stories from Twain are:
The Jumping Frog
A Dose of Pain Killer
Col. Sellers at Home
Lost in the Snow
The Tomb of Adam
This First edition, first state is filled with illustrations by E.W. Kimble.
Item number: #30500
Price: $599
TWAIN, Mark
Mark Twains Library of Humor…
New York Charles L. Webster & Co. 1888. First Edition. First State.
Details:
Collation:
xxiv, 707, [1]
Illustrated with over 300 engravings
References: BAL 3425
First printing note:
The index of titles arranged by order of appearance in the book
“Warm Hair,” P. 8, credited to Mark Twain
Provenance: Handwritten
S. R. Harris, 1989
Paul Bolenbaugh, 1989
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~9.25in X 6.25in (23.5cm x 15.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
30500
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