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( J.K. Lilly's Copy) Mark Twain's Autobiography. In Two Volumes
by Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens). Introduction by Albert Bigelow Paine
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus/No Jacket
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brother Publishers, 1924. First Edition stated, then H-Y. Ads at back of Vol. II. BAL 3537. State A. Both volumes with ownership signature in ink of J. K. Lilly - "JK Lilly His Book" - at front paste downs, and uncommon thus. Near Fine, light wear at spines, gilt tops dulled. . . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
"Born irreverent," scrawled Mark Twain on a scratch pad, " - like all other people I have ever known or heard of - I am hoping to remain so while there are any reverent irreverences left to make fun of." - [Holograph manuscript of Samuel L. Clemens, in the collection of the F. J. Meine]
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010127
- Title
- ( J.K. Lilly's Copy) Mark Twain's Autobiography. In Two Volumes
- Author
- Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens). Introduction by Albert Bigelow Paine
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harper & Brother Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1924
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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