Description: This is a rare and valuable first edition of Mark Twain's "Life on the Mississippi" published in 1883 by James R. Osgood & Co. in Boston. The hardcover binding and original print make it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Twain's work. The book is in its original form and has not been reprinted. Hardcover. James R. Osgood, Boston, MA. 1883. 624 pages. Illustrated with more than 300 illustrations. First Edition/ Second State, Without illustration on page 441 of Twain’s head above an urn amid flames and smoke. Mrs. Clemens found the image morbid and insisted that it be removed. With the original state of page 443, with the caption to the illustration reading "The St. Louis Hotel." Here is a very interesting and hard to find copy of “Life on the Mississippi” by Mark Twain, illustrated, published in 1883. This book is in poor condition, with major cover and spine wear, very loose binding, the rear inside hinge is split, pages have some foxing and stains. Pages are present but many are loose! Check out some of the interesting contents in this book! It measures approximately 6 ¼” x 9” and contains 624 pages. A great book for any collection!
Price: 48.85 USD
Location: Berkeley, California
End Time: 2024-12-08T20:45:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: James R. Osgood & Co.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Mark Twain
Subject: Life on the Mississippi
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1883