The Prince and the Pauper
by TWAIN, MARK
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- First American Edition; binding state A; published slightly earlier in London and Montreal. Publisher's cloth; plain edges; fron
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Boston: James R. Osgood, 1882. First American Edition; binding state A; published slightly earlier in London and Montreal. Publisher's cloth; plain edges; front hinge cracked; minor wear; a very good copy.
Synopsis
The Prince and the Pauper is an English language novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada before its 1882 publication in the United States. The book represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. Set in 1547, the novel tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive father in Offal Court, London, and Edward VI of England, son of Henry VIII of England.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 34367P
- Title
- The Prince and the Pauper
- Author
- TWAIN, MARK
- Book Condition
- Used - First American Edition; binding state A; published slightly earlier in London and Montreal. Publisher's cloth; plain edges; fron
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- James R. Osgood
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1882
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
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- Fiction & Literature Fiction by Region American Fiction
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- Fiction & Literature Historical Fiction
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