From Buddenbrooks, Inc., Newburyport, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 19 August 1998
About this Item
First Edition, First Issue with the "S" on p. 59, undamaged type on page 72, and without the half-title to the recto of the frontispiece. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Dan Beard. Square 8vo, publisher s original olive green cloth lettered in gilt and with pictorial designs in blue, black and gilt on the upper cover, the spine lettered and decorated in gilt similarly to the upper cover. xv, 575, [2 ads]. A near fine copy, tight and clean and well preserved internally, the binding and giltwork bright and clean, a few old small spots to the cloth, an abrasion to the rear cover at the fore edge. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL CLOTH. Twain's classic story of a hapless Yankee transported back in time to the court of King Arthur. The familiar characters of the Camelot legend, the monarchy, and even the church are transformed by Twain's gift for satire. Beard s illustrations are rendered with vigor and good humor well-suited to this amusing tale. Over the years the story has been among Twain s most often imitated with a wide range of movies, books and television episodes drawing on the theme. Even Bugs Bunny acted out the role of Twain s Yankee hero and Bing Crosby gave him a singing voice. Seller Inventory # 33118
Bibliographic Details
Title: A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT
Publisher: New York Charles L. Webster 1889
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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