Roughing It – Mark Twain – 1872 | First Edition First State, Nevada Silver Rush

Mark Twain

Roughing it – mark twain – 1872 | first edition first state, nevada silver rush | this true first edition of mark twain’s 1872 semi-autobiographical travel memoir, <em>roughing it</em>, features stories from the nevada frontier, including mining for silver and encounters with indians and mormons, as well as twain’s journey to the pacific islands.

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This true first edition of Mark Twain’s 1872 semi-autobiographical travel memoir, Roughing It, features stories from the Nevada frontier, including mining for silver and encounters with Indians and Mormons, as well as Twain’s journey to the Pacific Islands.

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Roughing It by Mark Twain tells the semi-autobiographical tale of his travels through the West in the 1860s, starting from a journey across the plains and ending in the Pacific islands. This 1872 first edition, first state was printed in Hartford by the American Publishing Company. The book follows Twain during his time in Nevada during the silver boom, filled with experiences from stagecoach rides to mining towns. It includes over 300 illustrations and is packed with Twain’s sharp observations, humor, and commentary.

 

Bibliographic Details

  • Title: Roughing It
  • Author: Mark Twain
  • Publisher: Hartford, Conn.: American Publishing Company
  • Edition: According to literary references, this copy meets stated points as a First edition, First state, 1872
    • P. xi: “My” in imperfect type
    • P. 19: “My” in imperfect type
    • P. 156: “thirteenth” (later changed to “sixteenth”)  
    • P. 242: “He” and “his” present
    • P. 330: “Eastern” capitalized (later changed to “eastern”)
    • P. [592]: Ads present on last leaf
  • Binding: Original publisher’s cloth, gilt page edges
  • Format: Octavo (8vo), single volume
  • Size: ~ 9in x 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)
  • Collation: xviii, 19–591, [1]
  • Illustrations: 300 in-text illustrations
  • Contents Include:
    • Stagecoach travels
    • Buffalo hunts
    • Encounters with Indians and Mormons
    • Silver mines and prospecting
    • Voyages to Hawaii
  • Provenance: Handwritten inscription to John Hale of Hyde Park, London, a gift of Samuel Grant Smith of Philadelphia, 1872; Bookplate of S. Grant Smith.
  • Reference(s): BAL 3337; Howes C 481

 

Condition:

Good. The original binding is secure, with square boards and text block. There is moderate rubbing to the edges and corners, with cracks and chipping to the cloth along the spine. Things have stayed secure with mild repairs. Pages are complete and clean with mild toning throughout, and the gilt page edges have stayed bright.

 

Why Collect This?

  • First state confirmed by known bibliographic points
  • Illustrated with 300 scenes drawn from Western life
  • Reflects Twain’s firsthand Western travel sketches

Item Number: #31065

Categories

Americana, American History

Literature

Voyages & Exploration & Maps

Authors

Mark Twain

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Very Good

Collation

Complete

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