Rare books by mark twain, including first editions and signed first edition copies of tom sawyer and the adventures of huckleberry finn. Alan gribben has spent 45 years navigating fakes and tracking down lost tomes to study samuel langhorne clemenss book collection. Mark twains works, authors national edition, 24 volume set. Mark twain uniform editions harpers authors national. Samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, known by his pen name mark twain, was an american writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and. Mark twain book signed by clara clemens antique appraisal. Mark twain took a trip around the world on a steamship and he wrote a book called following the equator about his experiences. Best of mark twain 36 books meet your next favorite book. With the bookplate prepared by anderson auction company in 1911 stating this book is from the library of samuel longhorne clemens mark twain signed by twains literary executor and biographer albert bigelow paine.
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Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Exceedingly rare mark twain autograph on a first edition, first printing of eves diary. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to chas warren stoddard from his friend mark twain hartford. He took 2 12 pages to describe the first coyote he saw coming west. First edition, first issue, of twains final travel book, boldly signed by him, with a laidin 1957 letter attesting that this is twains copy, signed by new york rare book dealer john fleming, successor to dr. Mark twain 1835 1910 samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, better known by his pen name mark twain, was a famous and popular american humorist, novelist, writer and lecturer. Today, the value of rare mark twain books is astronomical. T are several small sets shown on this site 79 books each, but this is a collection of 23 books. First edition, later printing of the authors second book. First edition, number 32 of only 251 numbered copies signed by each of the 109 contributors, the most prominent being mark twain the californians tale.
Detailing the authors voyages throughout europe and the middle east, twain maintains a mostly lighthearted critique of the experience. Tramp abroad first edition signed mark twain bauman. Considered by some to be the real founder of american literature, warts and all. Originally published in 1867, this travelogue includes portions of letters he wrote to the daily alta california, new york tribune, and new york herald.
This book is a record of a pleasure trip, mark twain wrote in the preface. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a. We often hear from mark twain fans who are understandably excited to have. Books by mark twain author of the adventures of huckleberry. Then make sure you look for the collier publications of 1917.
A connecticut yankee in king arthurs court by mark twain 2019, paperback a connecticut yankee in king arthurs court by mark twain illustr. The autograph edition of the writings of mark twain provides a basis of comparison for subsequent, and often less expensive, editions. The complicated backstory to a new childrens book by mark twain. Mark twain was the pen name of american author samuel langhorne clemens 18351910. Brief historybiography samuel langhorne clemens commonly known by his pen name mark twain was born on november 30th, 1835 and died on april 21st, 1910. The first has no insert at the front or back referring to the book by greenwood that inspired twain to write this book greenwood was unhappy with twain s liberal borrowing from his book. Mark twain uniform editions 1899 autograph edition. Judging from the excellent condition of the books, including the many uncut pages, it is highly suggestive that she never opened them. It is the foundation upon which later editions were built into the 20th century. Jun 26, 2012 i generally do one piece per question due to the time and research it takes to look up an item i will give you a ball park on a signed book by mark twain. Mark twain bookends, mark twain books book quote, mark twain quote book set, mark twain art reading quote travel quote, mark twain whiskey bookendsstore 4. This book is one of the most intimate looks behind the scenes of a companys culture, and the. I did not remember twain being this long winded when i was a kid reading tom sawyer. The adventures of tom sawyer, by mark twain, 1892, very.
The innocents abroad, or the new pilgrims progress. Samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, better known by his pen name mark twain, was an american author and humorist. Twain was born in florida, missouri, in 1835, and moved during his childhood to hannibal, missouri, on the banks of the mississippi river. Mark twains most popular book is the adventures of huckleberry finn. Mark twain has 2879 books on goodreads with 2680919 ratings. Clemens to a tippedin flyleaf of the first volume in the works of mark twain. Mark twains signatures, autographs, and signed letters are among the most. The writings of mark twain, definitive edition, was published by gabriel wells in 1922, but the first volumes of these sets contain inserted leaves signed by clemens in 1906. Mark twain book signed by clara clemens posted by ssuzy990 i stumbled upon two old mark twain books recently at a thrift store here in florida and i bought them both despite the fact that one appeared to have writing in one of the front pages. I acquired this beautiful collection many years ago from my grandmothers house in wendell, wv.
The adventures of huckleberry finn, signed by mark twain the. Of course, there are many books individually autographed and. Mark twain autographed memorabilia kenneth w rendell gallery. They are special edition, and come from a book publisher that is no longer in business as far as i am aware. Types of mark twain rare books and memorabilia books. Oct 19, 2012 i have six green, identically bound mark twain books with gold embellishments in my possession. This is an excellent addition to an antique book collection. Mark twain inscribed the innocents abroad antiques. Rosenbach, who, after rosenbachs death in 1952, established the prestigious fleming rare book company with a collection. We cannot evaluate or estimate the value of our correspondents books, but if. Ernest hemingway once declared about the adventures of huckleberry finn, all modern literature comes from one book by mark twain. How mark twain lost a fortune in 19thcentury startup. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions, signed copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. The company signed up flops like a book by pope leo xiii.
Description mark twain gains control of his first book samuel clemens mark twain autograph letter signed to publisher elisha bliss, jr. Antique first edition 3rd printing 1909 harper and brothers edition collectible rare hardcover book. His work received universal praise from critics and peers alike, and he counted presidents, artists and royalty among his friends. Mark twain bauman rare books first editions, signed. Hi there my name is xxxxx xxxxx i am here to help with your question.
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Mark twain autograph signed twice on a first edition compilation set. Twains most successful book during his lifetime and one of the bestselling books of all time, the innocents abroad certainly has struck a cord with readers right across the globe. This is the second of two volumes dedicated to the innocents abroad in the 1922 authors national edition set. The revisions also show how twain reworked his material to strengthen the characters of huck and jim, as well as his sensitivity to the thencurrent debate over literacy and voting. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once. At his peak, he was probably the most popular american celebrity of his time. Following the equator first edition signed mark twain. Tom sawyer im ausland illustrierte ausgabe by mark twain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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For the more collectible mark twain volumes, use the sort by feature and select highest first. Samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, known by his pen name mark twain, was an american writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer he was lauded as the greatest humorist the united states has produced, and william faulkner called him the father of american literature. Bookplate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown, identifying a books owner. Mark twains portrayal of family and relationships in. One page on clemens personalized stationery, 4 x 5. The first has no insert at the front or back referring to the book by greenwood that inspired twain to write this book greenwood was unhappy with twains liberal borrowing from his book. Samuel clemens mark twain autograph letter signed to.
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