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 Pauper

A rare first American edition of Mark Twain’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: #3385

Price: $499

TWAIN, Mark

The Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all ages

Boston: 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 oSecond Stateo‘Franklin Press’ imprint on copyright pageoState B endpapers – last blanks present as blanks, not pastedownsoRosette 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)Our Guarantee:

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