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Published by Oxford University Press, 1996
ISBN 10: 0195101448ISBN 13: 9780195101447
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Oxford Univ Pr, 1996
ISBN 10: 0195114132ISBN 13: 9780195114133
Seller: The Sun Also Rises, El Paso, TX, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Ex-library discard with markings, o/w very good. 260 pages with 30+ pages of notes and discussion. About the book: A delightful collection of diverse tales, ranging from short stories and personal essays to literary criticism and travel pieces, The £1,000,000 Bank-Note gathers together nine works, many of which are now unobtainable elsewhere, that testify to the range of Twain's humor and the diversity of his interests. It was published in 1893, in a disastrous decade for the United States, a time marked by doubt and waning optimism, rapid immigration, labor problems, unchecked Social Darwinism, and the rise of political violence and social protest. It was also a difficult time for Twain personally, as he was forced into bankruptcy and devastated by the death of his favorite daughter, Suzy. Yet the title story still brims with confidence and optimism, marking the moment of hope just before Twain turned to the grim stories of his later years. "The £1,000,000 Bank-Note" charts the magical rags-to-riches ascent of a virtuous and resourceful mining broker's clerk from San Francisco who arrives in London with a single dollar in his pocket, and proceeds to ultimate and splendid financial success and fame in London society -- a paean to ingenuity and a celebration of its cunning confidence-man narrator. The other pieces range from "Mental Telegraphy," a serious essay reflecting Twain's continuing interest in the occult -- he and his wife would later try several seances, poignantly and unsuccessfully, to contact their daughter Suzy -- to a tongue-in-cheek "Petition to the Queen of England" for relief from taxes. Readers will also find several of Twain's famously engaging travel essays, combining autobiographical reminiscence, tall tales, and ruminations on society and culture in pieces on the new city of Berlin, advances in transatlantic travel, and, in "Playing Courier," a brilliant comedy of confusion at the common frustrations of international travel. A charming collection of tales that cover the wide range of Twain's diverse interests.
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Published by Oxford University Press, New York / Oxford, 1996
ISBN 10: 0195101448ISBN 13: 9780195101447
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First American Edition. Introduction by malcolm Bradbury.
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
ISBN 10: 1535064552ISBN 13: 9781535064552
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
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Soft Cover. Condition: new.
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Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1996
ISBN 10: 0195101448ISBN 13: 9780195101447
Seller: Monroe Street Books, Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 287 pages approx. Hardcover with dust jacket. The Oxford Mark Twain, Edited by Shelley Fisher Fishkin. Intro by Malcolm Bradbury, afterward by James D. Wilson. Very minor scuffing and wear to jacket, cover edges, very clean and tight copy. Record # 2231333.
Published by Double 9 Books, 2023
ISBN 10: 9359956767ISBN 13: 9789359956763
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The one million Bank-Note and Other New Stories" is a collection of short stories via the legendary American creator Mark Twain. This anthology, even though lesser-regarded than some of his other works, is a testomony to Twain's literary prowess and his potential to craft engaging narratives that blend humor, wit, and social observation. The name tale, "The 1,000,000 Bank-Note," follows the adventures of an American named Henry Adams who, by way of a twist of fate, reveals himself in London with a banknote really worth a million kilos but no way to coins it. Through this humorous premise, Twain explores topics of wealth, elegance, and societal expectancies, supplying a satirical take at the British aristocracy. The series consists of numerous other stories that exhibit Twain's versatility as a creator. "Mental Telegraphy" delves into the concept of concept transference, even as "The Invalid's Story" takes readers on a comically absurd journey involving a case of fallacious identification and a chaotic educate experience. Overall, "The a million Bank-Note and Other New Stories" is a testament to Mark Twain's enduring literary legacy. His stories entertain, provoke concept, and provide a glimpse into the human circumstance, all whilst keeping the sharp wit and incisive social commentary that Twain is widely known for. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Oxford University Press, 1996
ISBN 10: 0195101448ISBN 13: 9780195101447
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine book and jacket.
PAPERBACK. Condition: Fair. Reprint. 280pp +31pp of advertisements. 16mo in wraps. Tears to backstrip at top and foot, toning and light soiling to wraps, ink name on front wrap; backstrip beginning to pull away from textblock, text unmarked. Still in quite good shape for one of these travellers' editions. Tauchnitz Collection of British Authors Vol. 2907.
Published by Cosimo Classics, 1893
ISBN 10: 1646793889ISBN 13: 9781646793884
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Condition: New.
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Published by Alpha Edition, 2020
ISBN 10: 9354186637ISBN 13: 9789354186639
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Condition: New.
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Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 1331160413ISBN 13: 9781331160410
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Book Print on Demand
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from The £1, 000, 000 Bank-Note. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Legare Street Press 10/27/2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1016406894ISBN 13: 9781016406895
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The [English Pound] 1,000,000 Bank-Note: And Other New Stories 0.88. Book.
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Published by Alpha Edition, 2020
ISBN 10: 935418748XISBN 13: 9789354187483
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Condition: New.
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Published by Oxford University Press
Seller: Ripping Yarns, London, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. Part of the Oxford Mark Twain Collection. Edited by Shelley Fisher Fishkin, introduction by Malcolm Bradbury, afterword by James D. Wilson. Some light shelfwear otherwise very good. We have many more titles in this collection, please inquire for details. Please note that these are fairly heavy books and will require extra overseas shipping.
Published by Legare Street Press 9/9/2021, 2021
ISBN 10: 1014138531ISBN 13: 9781014138538
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. 1,000,000 Bank-note, and Other New Stories /_x001F_ by Mark Twain. 1.02. Book.
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Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017
ISBN 10: 1979396043ISBN 13: 9781979396042
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
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Published by Chatto and Windus, 1893
Seller: Cambridge Rare Books, Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom
HARDCOVER. Condition: GOOD. 1893. Chatto and Windus. Hardcover. ACCEPTABLE Gilt titles, blue boards. Library binding, rebound, ex library, usual stamps and labels. 8x5.
Published by Chatto & Windus, 1920
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. The boards are worn and a bit damp marked.Some tanning.Excellent binding.Fair copy.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by Bernard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1893
Seller: San Francisco Book Company, Paris, France
Hardcover. Condition: good. Cloth/no dust jacket Duodecimo. blue cloth gilt lettering to spine no dust jacket 280 pp spine darkened and cocked.
Published by Oxford, 2010
Seller: Aardvark Rare Books, Bucknell, SHROP, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. **PAPERBACK**.
Published by New York: Greenwich House/Distributed by Crown Publishers, Inc., (1984)., 1984
Seller: BOOKFELLOWS Fine Books, ABAA, Sun City, AZ, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition thus, first printing. First printing letter code sequence a through h to the copyright page. Handsome quality book production. Illustrated by Dan Beard, Lester Ralph, F. Strothmann, and Alan Odle. Minute rubbing to the corner tips and upper and lower spine edges, else very nearly fine in red-burgundy imitation leather with gilt embossed titles to the spine, burgundy headband and tail-band; in a very nearly fine dust jacket with a light crimp to the upper spine edge. Great Gift. Thick octavo; 600 pages; plus foreword.
Published by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1893
Seller: The Kelmscott Bookshop, ABAA, Savage, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. 12mo. Maroon cloth covered boards with gilt title and black decoration to spine. Minor bumping to corners and head of spine and heavier bumping to foot of spine. Minor creasing to front board. 1" tear to cloth at top of rear hinge. Front interior hinge is starting. Binding remains tight. Browning to pages though text remains bright. 280 pages. LIT/032618.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1996
Seller: John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: As New. 1st Thus. First printing with full number line on copyright page. In original, unclipped, dust jacket. Maroon boards, red cloth spine, and black lettering on spine. Interior is clean, clear, and crisp. Edited by Shelley Fisher Fishkin; introduction by Malcolm Bradbury; afterword by James D. Wilson.
Published by Cosimo Classics 1/1/1893, 1893
ISBN 10: 1646793897ISBN 13: 9781646793891
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The �1,000,000 Bank Note and Other New Stories 1.02. Book.
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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0364229020ISBN 13: 9780364229026
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Charles L. Webster & Company, New York, 1893
Seller: 4 THE WORLD RESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, Springfield, MO, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. Not Marked Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Ex-Library.
Published by Hardpress Publishing, 2013
ISBN 10: 131370122XISBN 13: 9781313701228
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Published by Chatto & Windus, 1893
Seller: Bert's Bargain Books, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Chatto & Windus first edition 1893, Black boards with gilt titles rather knocked and rubbed, Front board loose and there are no EP's, Binding a bit loose and brittle.No inscription and text in good clean order.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 1016673051ISBN 13: 9781016673051
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
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Published by Chatto & Windus, 1895
Seller: Strawberry Hill Books, Rotherfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. New Edition. Type: Book pp 311 +32, re-backed, tape residue to end papers and lower board, pictorial boards show wear, internally very good.