Lets assume you had a first edition of tom sawyer in very good condition read, but not dogeared. An inscription in bold, black handwriting read, this is the authorized uniform edition of all my books, and it was signed, mark twain. But perhaps one of the novels most interesting aspects is the physical book itself, or rather the handful of early, rare, and illustrated editions that somehow manage to elevate this famed literary work. I have a book signed by twain, there were only 155 copies. As of now, your autograph might not be worth much on the open market, but well bet you have some friends and family members that think its nearly priceless. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions and signed first edition copies of tom sawyer and the adventures of huckleberry finn. The 19 sovereign was minted in 5 different locations around the world, in varying quantities. Mark twain rare books and memorabilia justcollecting.
A book of quotations dover thrift editions by john keats, mark twain, virginia woolf, andrew carnegie, theodore roosevelt, james thurber, oprah winfrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Samuel clemens signed mark twain autographed chicago. Brief historybiography samuel langhorne clemens commonly known by his pen name mark twain was born on november 30th, 1835 and died on april 21st, 1910. Check out some of these historic signatures that are extremely valuable.
Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Oct 27, 2017 hi i have a book signed by mark twain, there were only 155 copies made. With that in mind, here are three editions of the adventures of huckleberry finn that are sure to delight book collectors and readers alike. Maybe it is a poor english translation of roughing it translated into a different language. Jun 05, 2015 there are also sets of mark twains writings that contain real signatures.
Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from. How you can be sure that a signature found in a book or document is indeed the real thing. This is a copy of the prince and the pauper, signed during his stay in vienna. Mark twain inscribed the innocents abroad antiques. Both volumes are in good condition, the binding is solid, all the pages intact no staining, the outside has some marks or stains. Oct 19, 2012 i have six green, identically bound mark twain books with gold embellishments in my possession.
For sale is an unprecedented mark twain first edition collection. Mark twain 18351910 was the pen name of samuel clemens, a journalist and the author of numerous short stories and novels set in the american south. The paper is in mostly good condition for its age and size 5 34. Mark twain uniform editions 1899 autograph edition. Mark twain rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. New listing mark twain the adventures of huckleberry finn hc 1912 illustrated. Make offer mark twain sampler with drawings by catryna ten eyck signed 1st edition 1980 signed, 1933, limited editions club, adventures of. Now i ask you, what would you have done if this had happened to you. Mark twain s last book was his own autobiography, which he did not want printed until onehundred years after his death, a request that was honored by his trustees. Mark twain autograph signed twice on a first edition compilation set. What is the value of a 19 mark twain autographed book. Asked in mark twain, autographs what is the value of a 19 mark twain autographed book worth. The adventures of huckleberry finn, signed by mark twain the. What is the value of fifteen books autographed by mark twain.
Mark twain mark twain used books, rare books and new books. The perfect gift rare, one of a kind autograph mark twain lithograph. It is the foundation upon which later editions were built into the 20th century. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. There is one book signed by mark twain, the innocents abroad, a signed limited edition bound in leather, of which only 512 copies were. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Wahlgrens antiques roadshow appraisal of this mark twain inscribed.
Tom sawyer by mark twain, first edition, signed abebooks. Clemens to a tippedin flyleaf of the first volume in the works of mark twain. One of the most valuable misprints can be found in the original 1885 edition of the adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain, the classic. Westeryear pristine signed first edition by gorman, edward editor joe lansdale, max brand, mark twain, elmore leonard, harlan ellison, loren d estleman, bill pronzini, al sarrantonio, chad oliver, t. Grant, the 18th president of the united states, focused mainly on his military career during the mexicanamerican war and the american civil war, and completed as he was dying of throat cancer in 1885. Like all mark twain s travel books and the novels for that matter it is hugely entertaining and perceptive. It reads, ampersand harrietstown, ny, 27 august 1901 my dear mr. We cannot evaluate or estimate the value of our correspondents books, but if. Mark twain 6 book set authorized illustrated editions collier antique the adventures of huckleberry finn 1923 illustrated by worth brehm hardcover. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable.
Of course, there are many books individually autographed and inscribed by clemens, but if you see either wording indicated above, your book is most likely from a facsimilesignature set. Here is a neat program or leaflet from the senior class of chicago university 1874. The statement reads, this is the authorized uniform edition of all my books. We often hear from mark twain fans who are understandably excited to. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a typo, you. Samuel langhorne clemens november 30, 1835 april 21, 1910, known by his pen name mark twain, was an american writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer he was lauded as the greatest humorist the united states has produced, and william faulkner called him the father of american literature. What is the value of a 19 mark twain autographed book worth. The twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grant. How to tell if a signature is real book collecting guide.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I dont know where the text comes from, but the sentences dont make sense, and it is definitely not mark twain s roughing it. There is one book signed by mark twain, the innocents abroad, a signed limited edition bound in leather, of which only 512 copies were made. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff.
How much is a first edition copy of the adventures of tom. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions, signed copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. This is the authorized uniform edition of all my books. They are special edition, and come from a book publisher that is no longer in business as far as i am aware. That saying became one of mark twains most famous quotes. Following the equator first edition signed mark twain. Mark twain book signed by clara clemens antique appraisal. It is signed truly yours, mark twain, vienna, december 1897. Who knew a couple of simple keyboard slips could be worth so much. First edition, first printing, first state with the on half title in 10point rather than 14point type of one of the great masterpieces of american literature. Huckleberry finn by mark twain, first edition, signed. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of. Mark twain rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to the renowned american author and humorist mark twain. Inside it is inscribed in both volumes this is the authorized uniform edition of my books signed mark twain.
According to our correspondents, this statement also appears in a sixvolume series titled masterpieces of humor and may be reprinted elsewhere. How to tell if a signature is real used books and rare. These were not inscribed to specific friends and acquaintances, but were signed by clemens to enhance sets of collected works such as the american publishing companys royal and autograph editions. It may have a picture of mark twain on the cover, but nothing else related to him.
Mark twain book signed by clara clemens posted by ssuzy990 i stumbled upon two old mark twain books recently at a thrift store here in florida and i bought them both despite the fact that one appeared to have writing in one of the front pages. The exact values of 19 mark twain books would actually depend on a number of factors. Mixing fictional accounts in with the factual stuff, it is a hugely entertaining read, exposing all the human foibles in a style that still reads well 120 years later. American publishing companys autograph edition 1899 the autograph edition of the writings of mark twain provides a basis of comparison for subsequent, and often less expensive, editions. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Authors national edition the writings of twain volume vi on back side of page. Rare autograph signed mark twain lithograph real psadna authenticity description. Scarce signed copy of mark twains lesser known masterpiece, showcasing the authors beloved wit. Olsen and others and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain samuel. Apr 06, 2016 but perhaps one of the novels most interesting aspects is the physical book itself, or rather the handful of early, rare, and illustrated editions that somehow manage to elevate this famed literary work. Find the american claimant 1892 the oxford mark twain 0195114124 by twain, mark. All 54 of the books in this mark twain set are first editions, first printings, and first issues.
Rare autograph signed mark twain lithograph real description. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Twain has signed with his uncommon double signature. The rumors of mark twains autograph are greatly exaggerated. Mark twain, american artist edition, set 212 hardcover paypal. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain. Mark twains signed copy of hippolyte taines the ancient regime, signed saml. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grants death. May 03, 2010 penguin books in australia recently had to reprint 7,000 copies of a nowcollectible book because one of the recipes called for. Mark twain travels at home 1st edition signed by editor chubb 1910 rare. I have six green, identically bound mark twain books with gold embellishments in my possession. Hi i have a book signed by mark twain, there were only 155 copies made. If youre a grammar nerd or someone who pays intimate attention to detail, there can be nothing as irksome as a incorrect grammar be it a spelling error, improper punctuation or a harmless typo.
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