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The Stolen White Elephant, Etc.
by TWAIN, Mark
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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COLUMBIA, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
1882 MARK TWAIN 1st/1st Stolen White Elephant Detective Mystery Punch Brothers
"The Stolen White Elephant, Etc." by Mark Twain, is a collection of intriguing stories, with the titular tale centered around a detective mystery involving a Siamese white elephant meant as a gift for the Queen of Britain. This elephant mysteriously vanishes in New Jersey, leading the local police on a wild chase to uncover its whereabouts. The anthology contains a medley of other stories, some of which had earlier appeared in "Punch Brothers Punch" from 1878, with certain additions and omissions. The collection includes tales that reflect Twain's unique wit and observations, ranging from reflections on lying to satirical commentaries on literature and societal norms.
Item number: #41374
Price: $599
TWAIN, Mark
The Stolen White Elephant, Etc.
Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1882. First US Edition. First Printing.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o 306, 12
· Reference(s): BAL 3404; McBride, pg. 83
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Decorative tan cloth
· Size: ~6.75in X 4.75in (17cm x 12cm)
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Details
- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41374
- Title
- The Stolen White Elephant, Etc.
- Author
- TWAIN, Mark
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- James R. Osgood and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1882
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1882 MARK TWAIN 1st/1st Stolen White Elephant Detective Mystery Punch Brothers, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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