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Lovely first edition set of Mark Twain's ''Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' and ''Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'', bound in publisher's rarer and generally more desirable blue cloth with gilt accenting. ''Tom Sawyer'' is a first edition, second printing (Hartford: American Publishing, 1876) while ''Huckleberry Finn'' is a first edition, first printing (New York: Charles L. Webster, 1885). ''Tom Sawyer'' printing points include half-title and frontis on same leaf, and no type damage on ''furniture to'' on last line of page 17, found in the 3rd and later printings. One of only 748 copies with all edges gilt. All first printing points for ''Huckleberry Finn'' are present including the most important table cloth visible underneath the bust of Twain with ''Heliotype Printing Co.'' imprint. Both books measure 7'' x 8.75''. Light rubbing and shelf wear to both and some internal foxing. ''Tom Sawyer'' is in very good condition with the front hinge starting. ''Huckleberry Finn'' is in very good plus condition. Internally, both are clean and free of any writing. A very attractive set with the blue cloth still bold and vibrant.
Attractive First Edition Set of Mark Twain's ''Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' & ''Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' -- Both Bound in Publisher's Blue Cloth
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