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NY, New York--Twain's Library of Humor First Edition

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Books & Manuscripts Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
NY, New York--Twain's Library of Humor First Edition
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This is an 1888 collection of short stories compiled by Twain, William Dean Howells and Charles Hopkins Clark. In 1880, George Gebbe suggested to Clemens that he publish an anthology of humorous works by himself and other authors. The idea eventually worked out into a project financed by Clemens to produce an anthology of American humor with himself as editor and Howells and Clark assisting. Clemens actually did the least work on the project, but he remained in control the whole time and had the final say in everything. He realized how minor his role had been and wanted to put Howells`s name on the title page, but a legal agreement with Harpers that his name would only appear on their publications prevented this, and Harper and Brothers wanted am payment of $2,500 for a release, compelling Howells to sign the Introduction as The Associate Editors. The book was published in 1888 by Twain’s own Charles L. Webster Co. The illustrations are by E.W. Kemble.

This copy is in excellent condition, save for some shelf wear and slight foxing.



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