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Description:
Twain, Mark (1835-1910) How to Tell a Story. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1897. first edition, first state with "ciper" on page 187 rather than "cipher," bound in red cloth with gold decoration, (minor wear to the joint, light soiling),7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations, and auctions of rare books and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.