The Bluejay Yarn

[Turtle's Quill Scriptorium] Twain, Mark; Joyce Alexander (woodcuts); Dorsey Alexander (calligraphy)

Published by Turtles Quill Scriptorium, 1975

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Seller: The Kelmscott Bookshop, ABAA, Savage, MD, U.S.A.The Kelmscott Bookshop, ABAA

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Paperback. Number 120 of 125 copies. "Jim Baker's Bluejay Yarn is based on a tale told to Mark Twain in the winter of 1864-5 at Jackass Hill by Jim Gillis, a prospector friend with a literary bent. It appeared in 1880 in 'A Tramp Abroad'" (page 21). Blue paper wrappers with black title to spine and front cover. Minor fading to spine panel and a few spots of foxing to covers. Clean interior. P RI/031518.

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Title
The Bluejay Yarn
Author
[Turtle's Quill Scriptorium] Twain, Mark; Joyce Alexander (woodcuts); Dorsey Alexander (calligraphy)
Publisher
Turtles Quill Scriptorium
Publication year
1975
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Paperback
Edition
First Edition.
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Our book store is located in Historic Savage Mill, Savage, Maryland. We have been in business for over 45 years and we have books in nearly every subject area. Our specialties include book arts and fine 19th century literature. We are open by appointment only.

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