1871 1ed Mark Twain Burlesque Autobiography First

1871 1ed Mark Twain Burlesque Autobiography First Romance Illustrated Classic

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.

― Mark Twain

Autobiography and First Romance by Mark Twain, is another nonsensical spoof from one of Americas best 19th century authors. Sprinkled with absurd names, alias and deeds the family tree soon fills with shadowy and undesirable sorts of all shapes and sizes. In the second section, Twain tells the story of a ludicrously fabricated power struggle in a European Duchy. The intrigue gradually builds to an abrupt and surprising climax

The book was not one of Twains personal favorites. Two years after publication, he bought all of the printing plates of the book and destroyed them.

This first issue edition is bound in the original publishers cloth and is illustrated throughout.

Item number: #15668

Price: $550

TWAIN, Mark

Mark Twains (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance.

New York: Sheldon & Company, 1871. First edition. 1st printing

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

47, [1]

Illustrated throughout

References: BAL 3326

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Cloth

Size: ~7.75in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)

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Condition Report: Excellent