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Roughing It

by TWAIN, MARK

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First Edition, first state. Publisher’s half-morocco; some rubbing and wear; a few slight edge tears; owner’s inscriptions;
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About This Item

Hartford: American Publishing Company, 1872. First Edition, first state. Publisher’s half-morocco; some rubbing and wear; a few slight edge tears; owner’s inscriptions; overall a very good copy.

Synopsis

Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. It was written during 1870–71 and published in 1872 as a prequel to his first book Innocents Abroad. This book tells of Twain's adventures prior to his pleasure cruise related in Innocents Abroad. Roughing It follows the travels of young Mark Twain through the Wild West during the years 1861–1867.

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Bookseller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
17900P
Title
Roughing It
Author
TWAIN, MARK
Book Condition
Used - First Edition, first state. Publisher’s half-morocco; some rubbing and wear; a few slight edge tears; owner’s inscriptions;
Publisher
American Publishing Company
Place of Publication
Hartford
Date Published
1872

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About the Seller

Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.

Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
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.

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First State
used in book collecting to refer to a book from the earliest run of a first edition, generally distinguished by a change in some...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
First Edition
In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...

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