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Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain, First US Edition, Second State, 1883
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- Creator:Mark Twain (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1883
- Condition:Repaired: Expertly rebacked in new cloth with spine laid down by Felton Bookbinding Ltd., in Ontario, Canada in July of 2024. Additions or alterations made to the original: New archival slipcase by Felton Bookbinding Ltd., in Ontario, Canada in July of 2024. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: BK10601stDibs: LU909740813482
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