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1875 MARK TWAIN – SKETCHES, NEW AND OLDOffered is an original 1875 copy of Mark Twain’s Sketches, New and Old by Samuel L. Clemens, published by The American Publishing Company (Hartford & Chicago).This copy retains its original blue cloth publisher’s binding with gilt spine lettering, decorative stamping, and gilt page edges. The book is complete through page 320 and remains in its original binding.Bibliographic Notes* 1875 title page
* 1875 copyright page
* “Sold Only by Subscription”
* Original blue cloth binding
* Gilt page edges
* Complete through page 320
* Bibliographic issue points (including pages 119, 120, and 299) are shown in the photographs for collector evaluation.I am currently awaiting confirmation from a recognized Mark Twain bibliographer regarding the exact printing/state. Rather than speculate, I have provided detailed photographs of the relevant issue points so prospective buyers may evaluate the book for themselves.Condition
Original binding with expected wear for its age, including fraying at the head and foot of the spine, corner wear, and some staining to the endpapers and a few page margins. Pages are generally clean, the gilt page edges remain attractive, and the text block is complete.
