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1871 Mark Twain 1st ed Burlesque Autobiography & First Romance Illustrated
A scarce first edition, first printing of Mark Twains comedic work entitled, Mark Twains (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance. A curious collection of two short fictional stories with no connection to Twains real life. The first work is a humorous fabrication of Twains heritage and the ridiculous characters in his family tree. The second work describes a bizarre fictional struggle for power amongst the nobility in Europe.
This book is famous for its unexpectedly abrupt ending, the inexplicable inclusion of illustrations subtitled with the famous nursery rhyme, The House that Jack Built, and Twains personal disdain for the book following its publication. Two years after being published, Twain famously purchased the printing plates and destroyed them.
Item number: #30802
Price: $599
TWAIN, Mark
Mark Twains (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance.
New York: Sheldon and Company, ©1871. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete
47, [1]
Illustrated throughout
References: BAL 3326
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Publishers red terracotta cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 12.5cm)
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A scarce first edition, first printing of Mark Twains comedic work entitled, Mark Twains (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance. A curious collection of two short fictional stories with no connection to Twains real life. The first work is a humorous fabrication of Twains heritage and the ridiculous characters in his family tree. The second work describes a bizarre fictional struggle for power amongst the nobility in Europe.
This book is famous for its unexpectedly abrupt ending, the inexplicable inclusion of illustrations subtitled with the famous nursery rhyme, The House that Jack Built, and Twains personal disdain for the book following its publication. Two years after being published, Twain famously purchased the printing plates and destroyed them.
Item number: #30802
Price: $599
TWAIN, Mark
Mark Twains (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance.
New York: Sheldon and Company, ©1871. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete
47, [1]
Illustrated throughout
References: BAL 3326
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Publishers red terracotta cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 12.5cm)
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!
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1871 Mark Twain 1st ed Burlesque Autobiography & First Romance Illustrated
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