Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 1885 1st American
SCARCE Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade) by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens). 1885, first American edition. Indicators this is a first edition include:First, it has the green cloth cover (pic 1).Second, it says 'Huck Decided to Leave' instead of 'Huck Decides to Leave' as in later editions (pic 2).Third, the illustrations list on page 13 has the incorrect illustration for page 88 as 'Him and another Man' (pic 3).And fourth, page 57, 11 lines from the bottom of the page, it stated 'with the was' instead of the newer 'with the saw' (pic 4).Charles L. Webster and Company, New York. One hundred and seventy four illustrations. 366 pp. Green cloth with gilt and black lettering. Cover with edge wear. Protected with mylar cover. Cracked back hinge. Owner inscription on front endsheet. Measures 8.625 in. x 7 in. x 1 In. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
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SCARCE Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade) by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens). 1885, first American edition. Indicators this is a first edition include:First, it has the green cloth cover (pic 1).Second, it says 'Huck Decided to Leave' instead of 'Huck Decides to Leave' as in later editions (pic 2).Third, the illustrations list on page 13 has the incorrect illustration for page 88 as 'Him and another Man' (pic 3).And fourth, page 57, 11 lines from the bottom of the page, it stated 'with the was' instead of the newer 'with the saw' (pic 4).Charles L. Webster and Company, New York. One hundred and seventy four illustrations. 366 pp. Green cloth with gilt and black lettering. Cover with edge wear. Protected with mylar cover. Cracked back hinge. Owner inscription on front endsheet. Measures 8.625 in. x 7 in. x 1 In. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
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