April 2012 Auction Ends Monday, April 30th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #18:

Mark Twain Autograph Note Twice-Signed -- ''Always acknowledge a fault frankly. This will throw those in authority off their guard & give you opportunity to commit more...''

Samuel Clemens signs one of his pithy sayings with his given name and also with his alter ego, Mark Twain. The novelist, who is the most often quoted American writer, writes, ''Always acknowledge a fault frankly. This will throw those in authority off their guard & give you opportunity to commit more. Yours truly / Samuel L. Clemens / Mark Twain / July '77.'' Note measures 6.5'' x 6.5''. Toning from previous framing, else near fine.