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MARK TWAIN, HOW TO TELL A STORY, FIRST EDITION

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How to Tell a Story and Other Essays by Mark Twain. Published 1897 by Harpers. First edition. First printing. An uncommon title due to the unusually low press run of just 2000 copies. The first of only two collections of his essays published during his lifetime. Bound in publisher's red cloth with gilt decoration and titling. 8vo.33pp.

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Light wear to boards. End papers show foxing with light foxing in text. A gift inscription in a childish scrawl on the front free end paper. h. 7.75", w 5.25", d. 1"

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MARK TWAIN, HOW TO TELL A STORY, FIRST EDITION

Name: MARK TWAIN, HOW TO TELL A STORY, FIRST EDITION
SKU: 170001565
Price: 700 USD
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