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Wed, Sep 18, 2019 12:30AM EDT
Lot 201

The Prince and the Pauper.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Twain, Mark. The Prince and the Pauper. Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1882. First edition, first issue, first state binding. Original green cloth lettered and decorated in black and gilt. Profusely illustrated. First issue points present (Franklin Press imprint on copyright verso, first state binding with first central rosette on spine 1/8? below fillet). 8vo. Edges worn, spine starting, front board hinge cracked, contents toned with general dust soiling and pencil annotation top front endpapers.