[TWAIN, Mark (1835-1910), ROOSEVELT, Theodore (1858-1919), CARNEGIE, Andrew (1835-1919) et al, contributors]. Liber Scriptorium. New York: [De Vinne Press for] The Authors Club, 1893. Folio (12 1/2 x 8 1/2"). Illustrated. Original brown Morocco stamped in black and gilt with top-edge gilt and others uncut. FIRST EDITION LIMITED ISSUE #93/251 (30 not bound and sold as separates), SIGNED BY ALL 109 CONTRIBUTORS, including Twain, Roosevelt, and Carnegie. This anthology was the first book published by the Author's Club to raise funds for the purchase of a clubhouse, each member contributing an original essay, story, or poem with signature, including THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF "The Californian’s Tale" by Twain (BAL 3438; Johnson p. 127–128; McBride p. 418), along with Theodore Roosevelt’s "A Shot at a Bull Elk” and Andrew Carnegie’s "Genius Illustrated from Burns." "Each author signed 251 copies of his entry, and the books were then bound. The book, published and printed by club member Theodore Low De Vinne, sold for $100 (roughly $3,200 in 2022). De Vinne donated the work at cost, and the club enjoyed a profit of $10,500 ($350,000 in 2022). By the time the book was finished and the profit realized, Andrew Carnegie had given the club a suite of rooms in his building at 57th and Seventh Avenue, and the publication proceeds were used to furnish the rooms" (Carnegie Mellon University).

Rubbing and edge wear with scuffs to joints and corners; several marks to covers. Discoloration at margins, including stain at bottom across several pages. Tissue guard removed. "Wheeler School & Library" blind stamp to title page. Bookplate on fep. Very Good.