ROUGHING IT

Provenance and Authenticity:

An early twentieth-century edition of Mark Twain's Roughing It, published by Harper & Brothers in New York and London in 1906. This volume represents Volume II of the two-volume Harper & Brothers edition issued during Twain's lifetime, preserving the original publisher's format and period binding style.

Historical significance:

First published in 1872, Roughing It is one of Mark Twain's foundational works, blending autobiography, travel writing, and humor. The narrative recounts Twain's experiences in the American West, including his years in Nevada and California, while offering his observations on frontier society, politics, and culture. As one of Twain's earliest major successes, the work played an important role in establishing his reputation as a leading figure in American literature. This 1906 Harper & Brothers edition reflects the continued cultural importance of Twain's writings during his lifetime.

Signature:

Mark Twain

Description:

A 1906 Harper & Brothers edition of Roughing It, Volume II, presented in the original green cloth binding with a black spine label and gilt lettering. The volume features the characteristic design elements of early twentieth-century Harper & Brothers literary publications, including a formal title page identifying Mark Twain and his given name, Samuel L. Clemens. The book forms the concluding volume of the two-part edition, maintaining the traditional craftsmanship and presentation associated with American literary works of the period.

Valuation:

Editions of Mark Twain's works published during his lifetime remain important pieces within American literary collecting. Complete two-volume presentations, original publisher bindings, and well-preserved examples of Roughing It are particularly valued for their connection to Twain's literary career and their representation of early twentieth-century publishing history.

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