RARE, MARK TWAIN, SALESMAN ' S SAMPLE PROSPECTUS / DUMMY, 1871, 1st, ROUGHING IT
Item History & Price
Original salesman's prospectus printed prior to the first edition. This is a sample of the book used by a salesman to sell copies of this book prior to the publishing date. These are harder to find than first edition books by Mark Twain and are highly sought after.Roughing Itby Mark TwainHartford, Conn.American Publishing Company1871First EditionOctavo, publisher's gilt decorated cloth covered boards. Illustrated with a few black and white plates. The salesman has his name ap...pearing several times in pencil and a list of subscribers toward the rear. This copy does not have the spine samples. Some loss to hinges, corners, and edges. Signs of repairs to rear hinge, else in good + condition.If you have any questions feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
