1867 Mark TWAIN 1ed FAMED Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras Sketches Humor

1867 Mark TWAIN 1^ed FAMED Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras Sketches Humor

“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.”

― Mark Twain

Mark Twain and his works were immensely popular all on their own. “Jumping Frog” was Mark Twain’s first great success as a writer and brought him national attention. It was published in 1865 as part of a small collection of short stories. This 1867 first English edition was edited by John Paul as a printing of the original material including:

1. Jumping Frog
2. Curing a Cold
3. Among the Spirits
4. Killing Julias Ceasare
5. Concerning Chambermaids
6. The Steed “Oahu”
7. And many more

Item number: #31028

Price: $1500

TWAIN, Mark (Editor: PAUL, John)

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, and Other Sketches

London: George Routledge, 1867. First Edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • viii, 9-187, [1]
• References: BAL 3586
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Blue cloth
• Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 11cm)
• VERY RARE and desirable with very high auction records and price comparisons

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