New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1975. True First Edition thus, 1st Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine Slipcase. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. Number line: 75 76 77 78 79 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Title copyright date, 1972. Vol. I - Preface by Frederick Anderson (Editor of ' The Mark Twain Papers '. Mark Twain: A Biographical Summary by Albert Bigelow Paine ( Twain's literary executor). 4 complete books and 14 selections from assorted writings by Twain. 650 pp. Book has lightly bumped bottom front corner and slight spine wear. Vol. II: Preface by Mark Twain. A Word of Explanation. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. pp. 654 - 1462. Spine has similar wear common to heavy, thick books. Green slipcase carries no text . It has light edge/shelf wear. Both text blocks are as new. Introduction: " ' The Family Mark Twain ' is far more substantial than an introduction to the author's writings or a collection of his ' best ' pieces, for it assembles a substantial library of his collected works upon which those international expressions of esteem and affection enriching his last years were based." The complete set weighs close to 6 lb. and will necessitate extra shipping costs. Only indication of BCE is small publisher's colophon (square indentation) at base of rear spine. Bookseller's Inventory # 170346.

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Journeys Through Bookland , published in 1901 by Bellows-Reeve Company, contains 10 volumes of poems, myths, Bible stories, fairy tales, and excerpts from children's novels, as well as a guide to the series. It has been lauded as ‘a new and original plan for reading, applied to the world’s best literature for children.’

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Seller: Lower Beverley Better Books (CA)
Seller's Inventory #: 000346
Title: The Family Mark Twain: Vol. I & II
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine Slipcase
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: True First Edition thus, 1st Printing 1st Printing
ISBN 10: 0060101288
ISBN 13: 9780060101282
Publisher: Harper & Row, Publishers
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1975
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f

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An online bookstore that just grew from a combination of a love of books, a desire to save them from landfill and an inability to bypass yard sales. A considerable percentage of my inventory is signed editions. I also take pride in my Canadiana catalogue.

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