[CLEMENS, Samuel L.]. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. By Mark Twain. Original gilt-pictorial cloth housed in custom cloth case slipcase, black morocco spine label, inner cloth chemise. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, 1889. BAL 3429. First edition, second state without the S-like ornament on p. 59 between the two words of the caption, "The King." A near fine copy.

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Bookseller: George S. MacManus Company (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 65719
Title: Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Author: [CLEMENS, Samuel L.]
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Keywords: BALIT, LITX

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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
BAL: Bibliography of American Literature (commonly abbreviated as BAL in descriptions) is the quintessential reference work for any...
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Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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