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Mark Twain ''Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' first edition, second printing, bound in publisher's rarer and generally more desirable blue cloth with gilt accenting. Hartford: The American Publishing Co., 1876. Printing points include half-title and frontis on same leaf, preface pages mis-paginated, four pages of advertisements at rear, and no type damage on ''furniture to'' on last line of page 17, found in the 3rd and later printings. Measures 7'' x 8.75''. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper, some shelf wear, separation starting to joints with both boards starting to detach. Overall in fair to good condition, very good if re-cased. Gilt on front board still vibrant. Housed in custom navy blue clamshell case with label on spine.
Mark Twain ''Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' First Edition, Second Printing -- Bound in Publisher's Blue Cloth
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