Library of Humor

Twain, Mark

Published by Charles L. Webster & Company, New York, 1888

About this Item

First edition first state with matching dates on 1888 on the title and copyright page with no later printings noted, and the short story "Warm hair" on page 8 attributed to Twain in error. Index not alphabetical. Illustrtated by E.W. Kemble. Twain left the editing mainly to William Dean Howells and Charles Hopkins Clark. Thick 8vo. 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". xxiv, 702 pages. Brown boards stamped in black and gilt. 2" tear at top page 63. Rear free endpaper has been replaced. Front endpaper reinforced at crease. Top half of flyleaf and following prelim missing. Tightly bound. Boards well worn at corners - Most of color and gilt on front cover is gone. Well worn at spine ends. Back board very spotty. Fair condition,

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Library of Humor
• Publisher: Charles L. Webster & Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
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