First Edition, First Printing; blue c w/gilt tites; 286 pages; 6 Monochrome Plates. Mary Mason Fairbanks was a constant supporter and close confidante of Mark Twain, particularly during the years between his coming out of the West in 18 67 and his settling in Hartford with his family in 1871. (She was often referred to as "Mother Fairbanks" by both Twain & his wife.) These letters shed important light upon Twain's development during this period. "Next to his wife, no woman played so vital a part in this process as Mrs. Fairbanks", in the opinion of the Editor. This collection is an essential part of any MT collector's library, as it was a crucial step in the building of Mark Twain's persona; ex-library.

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Title: Mark Twain To Mrs. Fairbanks
Publisher: Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
Publication Date: 1949
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Monochrome Plates
Edition: 1st
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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