MARK TWAIN 1876 First Edition OLD TIMES ON THE MISSISSIPPI VG Binding Restored

Description: OLD TIMES ON THE MISSISSIPPI Written by Mark Twain and published by Belford Brothers Publishers, Toronto; printed in 1876. This is the first edition and book appearance of Twain’s fascinating remembrance of his pre-Civil War Mississippi riverboat days as a boy and young man. This work was first published in The Atlantic Monthly, from January – August of 1875. This Canadian printing was basically pirated from the magazine along with the essay “A Literary Nightmare”—a common practice among foreign publishers of the time. The first authorized publication in book form was included as part of Life on the Mississippi in 1883. BAL 3368—Includes an advertisement for Tom Sawyer opposite the title page, title set in three lines and imprint in roman numerals on the title page and ads for “New and Popular Books” on the last page. The book also includes a short essay, “A Literary Nightmare”, after the memoir section. I have restored many old books like this one and have received many compliments from their buyers over the years. Never a negative comment or return, but I do guarantee satisfaction. I accept returns for any reason if notified within 30 days of receipt of the item. The item must be returned in the same condition as when shipped. Please look carefully at my high resolution, close up pictures. I try my best to make sure I show you all major issues or flaws. Feel free to contact me with any questions. OLD TIMES ON THE MISSISSIPPI is a memoir by Mark Twain, of his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War, anecdotes of Twain's training as a steamboat pilot, as the 'cub' of an experienced pilot. He describes, with great affection, the science of navigating the ever-changing Mississippi River. DESCRIPTION: 157 pages + 2 pages of ads at back 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 inches First Unauthorized Edition and first appearance in book form, hardcover CONDITION: This book is in very good condition with some restoration. It is in the original publisher’s blue cloth with the gilt edged paper insert of the elephant on the front board. The cloth cover has been restored with new matching color applied to areas of the boards and spine. The spine ends have been repaired. The text block has been rebound with heavier duty cloth backing ( replacing its original cheap mesh mull) and then recased into its cover. The original endpapers have been retained with the hinges reinforced with similar colored paper. There is a penciled name and date (1880) on the front endpaper. The rest of the book is clean--no other marks or tears, but there are a few smudges on some pages. The pages are moderately toned with age as is usual with this book. The book is complete with all original cover and pages present. BECAUSE MEDIA RATE SHIPPING IS FREE ON THE BOOKS I SELL, COMBINE THIS WITH OTHER ITEMS FROM MY EBAY STORE. I AM AN EXPERIENCED EBAY SELLER (23+ YEARS) AND SHIPPER WITH 100% (always!--since 1997!) FEEDBACK RATING. ALL ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY AND SECURELY PACKED TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE DANGER OF CRUSHING AND OR WATER/MOISTURE DAMAGE. ALL BOOKS ARE SHIPPED IN STURDY BOXES WITH TRACKING AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION INCLUDED. I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE ALL OF THE BOOKS, AUTOGRAPHS AND SIGNATURES ON BOOKS I SELL.

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