Description: "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn." -- Ernest Hemingway.“All right, then, I'll go to hell.” - Huck, upon realizing he can't get himself to give Jim up. Here we offer the 1993 leatherette facsimile reproduction of the 1885 first US edition of the classic American novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, originally published by Charles Webster and Company, New York, and densely illustrated with E.W. Kemble's drawings--here recreated in precise detail by InteliQuest Marketing. Huck Finn was an extravagant book when published, and this is a full-size, acid-free facsimile, with gilt and ink impressed leatherette binding, and precisely detailed in its reproduction, including the tissue-protected photographic frontis. This wonderful book comes with bonus ephemera: a modern reproduction of an actual pictorial newspaper ad from the February 27, 1885 Baltimore American advertising a reading by Twain and the novelist George Cable, known as the first modern Southern writer; collector's notes on the edition; and a modern copy of a collection of fascinating period newspaper ads, reviews, and articles concerning Twain. In excellent, near-mint, condition. 366 pages, measures approximately 8.75 x 6.75-inches.This wonderful first edition facsimile will make a delightful addition to your collection or a very special and thoughtful gift. The American Library Association lists this title among its 100 most banned books. To see our entire shelf of banned books, please click HERE. Please click HERE to browse our entire shelf of facsimile editions! Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 To see all our particularly lavish bindings, please click HERE! Please click HERE to peruse our entire shelf of Americana! ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***
Price: 89.95 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2024-10-07T18:15:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Mark Twain
Topic: Classics
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
Year Printed: 1993
