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The Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all ages
by TWAIN, Mark
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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COLUMBIA, Missouri, United States
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1882 1st/1st Mark Twain The Prince and the Pauper Illustrated Literature RARE
"When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved." ― Mark Twain, The Prince and the Pauper
A rare first American edition of Mark Twain's popular novel "The Prince and the Pauper". This humorous work follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street dweller who looks remarkably similar to Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII. The two eventually switch places in society after the prince convinces Canty to swap, so that he can experience the 'outside' world.
This 1st edition meets the expected first issue points. See below.
Item number: #5134 Price: $750
TWAIN, Mark
The Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all ages
Boston: James R. Osgood and Co., 1882. First edition. First printing
Details: Collation: Complete with all pages411, [2]192 illustrationsReferences: BAL 3402Notes on edition First State, or uncorrected stateFirst state binding – rosette spacing on spine'Franklin Press' imprint on copyright page (true of nearly all first edition states)pg.124, line 1 – "estate"pg.263, line 9 from bottom – "do not"pg.362, line 3 from bottom – "reigned"Language: EnglishBinding: Cloth hardcover; tight and secureSize: ~8.75in X 7in (22cm x 17.5cm)
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"When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved." ― Mark Twain, The Prince and the Pauper
A rare first American edition of Mark Twain's popular novel "The Prince and the Pauper". This humorous work follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street dweller who looks remarkably similar to Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII. The two eventually switch places in society after the prince convinces Canty to swap, so that he can experience the 'outside' world.
This 1st edition meets the expected first issue points. See below.
Item number: #5134 Price: $750
TWAIN, Mark
The Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all ages
Boston: James R. Osgood and Co., 1882. First edition. First printing
Details: Collation: Complete with all pages411, [2]192 illustrationsReferences: BAL 3402Notes on edition First State, or uncorrected stateFirst state binding – rosette spacing on spine'Franklin Press' imprint on copyright page (true of nearly all first edition states)pg.124, line 1 – "estate"pg.263, line 9 from bottom – "do not"pg.362, line 3 from bottom – "reigned"Language: EnglishBinding: Cloth hardcover; tight and secureSize: ~8.75in X 7in (22cm x 17.5cm)
Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
5134
Photos available upon request.
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5134
- Title
- The Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all ages
- Author
- TWAIN, Mark
- Format/Binding
- Cloth hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- James R. Osgood and Co.
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1882
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1882 1st/1st Mark Twain The Prince and the Pauper Illustrated Literature RARE, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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