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A Yankee In King Arthur's Court First Edition by Mark Twain

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The first American edition, second issue, of Twain's satirical time travel fantasy where the lead character travels backward in time into Arthurian England. Published by Charles L. Webster & Company, New York, 1889. Original green pictorial cloth stamped in gilt, black and white throughout. Exceptionally bright and fresh cloth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Connecting paper on rear board separating from binding; binding remains tight. Edges bumped.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C1021-81stDibs: LU855225555772
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