1882 1st/1st Mark Twain The Prince and the Pauper Illustrated Literature RARE
“When I am king, they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved.”
― Mark Twain, The Prince and the Pauper
A rare first American edition of Mark Twain’s popular novel “The Prince and the Pauper”. This humorous work follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street dweller who looks remarkably like Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII. The two eventually switch places in society after the prince convinces Canty to swap, so that he can experience the ‘outside’ world.
This first edition meets the expected first issue points. See below.
1882 1st/1st Mark Twain The Prince and the Pauper Illustrated Literature RARE
“When I am king, they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved.”
― Mark Twain, The Prince and the Pauper
A rare first American edition of Mark Twain’s popular novel “The Prince and the Pauper”. This humorous work follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street dweller who looks remarkably like Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII. The two eventually switch places in society after the prince convinces Canty to swap, so that he can experience the ‘outside’ world.
This first edition meets the expected first issue points. See below.
Item number: #9702
Price: $599
TWAIN, Mark
The Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all ages
Boston: James R. Osgood and Co., 1882. First edition. First printing
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 411, [2]
- 192 illustrations
- References: BAL 3402
- Notes on edition
- First State, or uncorrected state
- First state binding – rosette spacing on spine
- ‘Franklin Press’ imprint on copyright page
- 124, line 1 – “estate”
- 263, line 9 from bottom – “do not”
- 362, line 3 from bottom – “reigned”
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
- Visible repair at inner hinges
- Size: ~8.5in X 7in (22cm x 18cm)
- Very desirable 1st printing
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9702
Categories
Children's
Literature
Authors
TWAIN, Mark
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete