Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, BEST Facsimile of 1885 First Edition~Mark Twain

Description: "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn." -- Ernest Hemingway.“All right, then, I'll go to hell.” - Huck, upon realizing he can't get himself to give Jim up. Here we offer the 2010 heirloom-quality facsimile reproduction of the 1885 first US edition of the classic American novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, published by Charles Webster and Company, New York, and densely illustrated with E.W. Kemble's drawings--here recreated in precise detail by Charles Winthrop & Sons. Huck Finn was an extravagant book when published, and this is the highest quality facsimile available: large, colorful and well-made with the best quality pulp and cloth, gilt edges all the way around (to keep dust out), gilt and ink impressed binding, and precisely detailed in its reproduction. This wonderful book comes with bonus ephemera: a modern reproduction of an actual pictorial newspaper ad from the February 27, 1885 Baltimore American advertising a reading by Twain and the novelist George Cable, known as the first modern Southern writer; collector's notes on the edition; and a modern copy of a collection of fascinating period newspaper ads, reviews, and articles concerning Twain. In excellent, like-new, condition. 366 pages, measures approximately 8.75 x 7-inches.This absolutely wonderful first edition facsimile will make a delightful addition to your collection or a very special and thoughtful gift. The American Library Association lists this title among its 100 most banned books. To see our entire shelf of banned books, please click HERE. Please click HERE to browse our entire shelf of facsimile editions! Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 To see all our particularly lavish bindings, please click HERE! Please click HERE to peruse our entire shelf of Americana! ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 149.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

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