It is a vast pleasure to see them cast in the flesh, so to speak."Ĭondition Report: The binding is in FINE condition with a very superficial pinpoint rub to the front cover. Commenting on the illustrations, Mark Twain said, “The boys in these illustrations look and dress exactly as I used to see them cast in my mind. The book features 192 illustrations by Frank Merrill, John Harley, and L. The first issue points of the Franklin Press imprint on the copyright page and the following identifying points:, line 9 from bottom ("do not" for "do") page 362, line 3 from the bottom ("reigned for reined") and page 124, line 1 ("estate" for "state") are all present. Measures 8.5” x 6.75” with 411 pages as well as a table of contents and list of illustrations.īook Details: This is the first American Edition, first issue of Mark Twain’s classic work “The Prince and the Pauper: A Tale for Young People of All Ages” published by J.R. The original cover and spine are bound into the rear of the book. There are marbled endpapers and pastedowns with the top page ends being gold gilted. The boards are decorated in gilt with a facsimile signature in gilt of the signature of Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens. Osgood, Boston, 1882įull Title: The Prince and the Pauper: A Tale for Young People of All Agesīinding Details: Beautifully bound in a recent full dark green morocco leather binding with a spine treatment of gilt decorations, double ruling, gilt titling, and five raised bands.
Ipsenįirst American Edition, Published by J.R.
Illustrated by Frank Merrill, John Harley, and L.
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