Twain, Mark [Clemens, S.L.] and Charles Dudley Warner

3 volumes, 8vo (190 x 123mm.), FIRST BRITISH EDITION, half-title, illustrations throughout, ENTIRELY UNOPENED, original green cloth stamped in black, cloth a little bubbled along spine joints, inner hinges slightly cracked, volume 1 with volume number on spine rubbed away

John M. Cameron, Chicago, bookplates; his sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 7 November 1939, lot 184; Walter Chrysler, book-labels; John C. Gerber, bookplates

BAL 3359

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Published slightly after the American first edition, although both were intended to be issued simultaneously. The British edition includes a new preface by the author dated December 1873. Warner and his wife Susan were some of the Clemens' closest friends.