1871 1st Mark Twain's Burlesque Autobiography
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1871 1st Mark Twain's Burlesque Autobiography First Romance Illustrated Classic
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
― Mark Twain
“Autobiography and First Romance” by Mark Twain, is another nonsensical spoof from one of America’s best 19th Century authors. Sprinkled with absurd names, alias’ and deeds the family tree soon fills with shadowy and undesirable sorts of all shapes and sizes. In the second section, Twain tells the story of a ludicrously fabricated power struggle in a European Duchy. The intrigue gradually builds to an abrupt and surprising climax
The book was not one of Twain's personal favorites. Two years after publication, he bought all the printing plates of the book and destroyed them.
Item number: #10297
Price: $499
TWAIN, Mark
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance.
New York: Sheldon & Company, 1871. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[3], 4-47, [1]
12 illustrations
References: BAL 3326;
On Copyright page there is an advertisement for Ball, Black & Co.
Language: English
Binding: Softcover; tight & secure
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm)
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10297
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
― Mark Twain
“Autobiography and First Romance” by Mark Twain, is another nonsensical spoof from one of America’s best 19th Century authors. Sprinkled with absurd names, alias’ and deeds the family tree soon fills with shadowy and undesirable sorts of all shapes and sizes. In the second section, Twain tells the story of a ludicrously fabricated power struggle in a European Duchy. The intrigue gradually builds to an abrupt and surprising climax
The book was not one of Twain's personal favorites. Two years after publication, he bought all the printing plates of the book and destroyed them.
Item number: #10297
Price: $499
TWAIN, Mark
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance.
New York: Sheldon & Company, 1871. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[3], 4-47, [1]
12 illustrations
References: BAL 3326;
On Copyright page there is an advertisement for Ball, Black & Co.
Language: English
Binding: Softcover; tight & secure
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm)
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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