Clemens, Samuel L.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. New York: Charles L. Webster, 1889

8vo (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 212 x 161 mm). Numerous text illustrations (some full-page) by Daniel Carter Beard, 2-page publisher's advertisement at end, with half-title, without ornamental "s" on p. 59.  Publisher's pictorial olive green cloth stamped in blue, black and gilt, spine gilt, pale green floral endpapers, in a half-calf slipcase; minimal wear to spine ends and corners.

Susan Tane (bookplate laid in)

BAL 3429; Johnson pp. 50-52; Lily/Karanovich 97

Numerous text illustrations (some full-page) by Daniel Carter Beard, 2-page publisher's advertisement at end, with half-title, without ornamental "s" on p.59. Publisher's pictorial olive green cloth stamped in blue, black and gilt, spine gilt, pale green floral endpapers, in a half-calf slipcase; minimal wear to spine ends and corners.
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First edition. Another fresh, bright copy.