First edition of Mark Twain's Sketches New and Old. Mark Twain [Samuel Clemens] (American). Hartford, Conn: The American Publishing Company, 1875. 320 pages. Octavo. Edges gilt. Bound in the rare publisher's original fine 3/4 crushed morocco leather binding, blind ruled spine with gilt lettering in the second and fourth compartments.
Twain's 63 often outrageous sketches, composed between 1863 and 1875. From a piece about the difficulty of getting a pocket watch repaired properly to thoughts on bureaucrats, courts of law, the profession of journalism, the claims of science and the workings of government.
Literature Ref: BAL 3364
Condition Notes
Very good condition. Minor wear to ends and corners with evidence of shelving. Foxing to the pastedowns and endpapers. Minor separation to the inner hinge.
