[Clemens, Samuel L.] | Two first editions

[Clemens, Samuel L.]
Two works by Mark Twain

Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Hartford: The American Publishing Company, 1876. 8vo. Half-title, frontispiece and 159 wood-engraved text illustrations by True Williams and others; a few stray spots, finger soiling. Publisher's decorative blue cloth stamped in gilt and black, head and tail of spine rubbed with some fraying, long closed tear to front free endpaper. Half green morocco slipcase. — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. New York: Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889. 8vo. Half-title, numerous text illustrations by Daniel Carter Beard, 2-page publisher's advertisement at end, without ornamental "s" on p.59. Publisher's pictorial green cloth stamped in blue, black and gilt, spine gilt, decorative endpapers; minor rubbing and bumps to spine and corners, cracked hinges. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.

Respectively, first edition, second printing; first edition.

Sold as a group lot, not subject to return.

REFERENCE
BAL 3369, 3429

Condition Report:
Condition as described in catalogue entry.