Tom Sawyer Abroad; Tom Sawyer, Detective and Other Stories
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1896. 1st Edition. Hardcover. "Tom Sawyer Abroad; Tom Sawyer, Detective and Other Stories". Published by Harper & Brothers in 1896. Measures 8" x 5-?". 410 pages. First edition, first state with 1896 on the title page and no boxed ads on the copyright page (BAL 3447). One of Twain's rarest first editions, with only 1,000 copies printed. A good minus copy with wear, soiling, and staining to the publisher's original red cloth boards. Cloth loss and chipping to the spine ends. Spine has darkened with age but the gilt titling is still legible. Both hinges are cracked. Front endpaper is loose, and has a previous owner's signature. A rare copy despite its flaws. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Good. Item #004104
Price: $1,500.00