1883 1st Edition Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain w/Flaming Head Leather Book For Sale

1883 First edition Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain. 624 pages with numerous illustrations. Rare leather binding and marbled cover with Twain's head in flames on page 441 and "St. Louis Hotel" on page 443, indicating true first edition! Condition as evidenced by photos including front cover not attached and tape as added by prior owner. Gilted pages all in great condition—only issue is the front cover and drawing by owner on first inside page in pencil. Condition reason for reduction in price on an otherwise awesome book. Shipped via USPS Priority