THE WRITINGS OF MARK TWAIN, AUTOGRAPHTHE WRITINGS OF MARK TWAIN, AUTOGRAPH EDITIONThe Writings of Mark Twain , Autograph Edition, 1899-1907, edition 247 of 512, complete set of twenty-five vols, published by the American Publishing Company, autographed in vol 1 by the author as both S. L. Clemens and Mark Twain, also autographed by Brander Matthews at the end of the preface of vol 1, which he wrote, and autographed by Charles Dudley Warner, co-author of The Gilded Age, in vol 10, 8 1/2" x 6 1/4".
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Good condition overall, all with some rubbing and bumped corners, vol 1 & 13 with small losses to spines, a few with cracks to spines at hinge, pages very clean overall with some minor sporadic staining, marbled endpapers and boards, gilt top edge, other edges rough
MARK TWAIN AUTOGRAPHMark TwainMARK TWAIN AUTOGRAPHMark Twain Autograph
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MARK TWAIN, AUTOGRAPHED INVITATION,MARK TWAIN, AUTOGRAPHED INVITATION, JSAInvitation to a speaking event on November 12, 1900, at the New York Press Club, which featured Mark Twain, iconic American author and humorist. Signed on verso. Letter of authentication by James Spence (JSA). Measures 4" x 5". This document is oneof several dozen important signed pieces in today's sale that were part of a large collection of American historical documents from 1650 through WWII. The estate collection, assembled from about 1920-1960, has never been offered for sale at auction. Foxing. See images. This item can be shipped in-house.
MARK TWAIN WRITINGS SIGNED WITHMARK TWAIN WRITINGS SIGNED WITH AUTOGRAPH NOTEMark Twain Writings Signed and with Autograph Note, Twain, Mark, The Writings of Mark Twain, New York, Gabriel Wells, 1922-23, The Definitive Edition, number 68 of 1,024 sets signed "SL Clemens/Mark Twain", signed by Twain's biographer and friend Albert Bigelow Paine, also bound with an autograph note to publisher "GW" (Gabriel Wells), dated Aug. 2/98, requesting some envelopes and commenting on some pictures in "the Stevenson Scotch Sunday poem", signed "Yours Sincerely, SLC", 34 vols. (of 37), octavo, red half morocco, gilt titles and tooling in compartments, top edge gilt, others untrimmed
TWAIN, Mark, (American, 1835-1910):TWAIN, Mark, (American, 1835-1910): Twain's Autograph - Mark Twain / Samuel Clemens. Partially Printed Document, a bill of lading for 2 cases of long handled shovels transported on behalf of Corbett, Failing & Co., from New York to San Francisco on board the ship ''Great Admiral'', dated November 15, 1872. Half-sheet letterhead bearing a vignette of the ''Great Admiral'', and the seemingly unrelated signature of ''S.L. Clemens / (Mark Twain)'', Two-inch tear along one fold.
18 VOLUME LIMITED AUTOGRAPHED EDITION18 VOLUME LIMITED AUTOGRAPHED EDITION LEATHERBOUND BOOK...18 Volume Limited Autographed Edition Leatherbound Book Set of Mark Twain Works, published in 1899, with the first volume having Samuel Clemens signature, sold as is, lot has condition issues and odor, Provenance: Estate of Cyril H. Moore Jr, Kent, Connecticut.
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Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) lithograph of Mark Twain signed in pencil lower right matted and framed under glass ss: 12 1/4'' h. x 15 1/4'' w.
1 piece. Card Signed & Inscribed.1 piece. Card Signed & Inscribed. Clemens, Samuel L.; also signed as Mark Twain. On verso of Clemens' printed calling card, hinged at printed side edges, minor dampstain on that side.
Signed book by Mark Twain SamuelSigned book by Mark Twain Samuel Clemens Twain Mark. THE INNOCENTS ABROAD. Hartford CT: American Publishing 1869. Flyleaf with signed card: Yours Truly Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain. Provenance: Private collection Charleston South Carolina. Other Notes: This collection of books once belonged to W. J. Ballard who was an English teacher in Jamaica New York and descended through an old Charleston South Carolina family. See also lots 801 and 894. Cover with wear especially along edges; spine edges with wear; covers starting to separate; foxing to pages; all wear consistent with age and use.
BOOKS: SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (MARKBOOKS: SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN), COMPLETE WORKS OF MARK TWAIN, SET OF TWENTY-FIVE VOLUMES, HARTFORD 1899, AUTOGRAPH EDITION LI...BOOKS: Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), complete works of Mark Twain, set of twenty-five volumes, Hartford 1899, Autograph Edition limited to 512 copies, this is signed as Clemens and Twain in volume I, also signed by Charles Dudley Warner in volume X, in new modern red cloth binding, wear on all consistent with age and use.
MARK TWAIN, THE WRITINGS, 37 VOLUMESMemorialMARK TWAIN, THE WRITINGS, 37 VOLUMESMemorial Edition, Number 25 of 90 sets, inscribed in ink 'Harper Brothers', Harper & Brothers, New York and London MCMXXIX, quarter leather. 8 3/4 x 6 in.,
MARK TWAIN: SIGNED ENVELOPEtogetherMARK TWAIN: SIGNED ENVELOPEtogether with a photo of Mark Twain Provenance: with label verso from the Nevada Museum of Historical Documents, Las Vegas, NV the envelope: 3 1/4 x 4 inches; 17 1/2 x 23 3/4 inches framed Condition:
MARK TWAIN. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNEDMARK TWAIN. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED WITH ENVELOPE. 1899 LETTER: 8 X 5 IN. (20.3 X 12.7 CM.), FRAME: 13 1/4 X 16 1/4 IN. (33.7 X 41.3 CM.)MARK TWAIN. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED WITH ENVELOPE. 1899, [Autographs] Transcription: 'Oct. 19, 1899/ Dear. Mr. Edgcumbe -/ I've got your welcome note, & in a day or two I shall look in at the Club -- at the moment we are in the confusion of getting settled for the winter. (I mean to look in, kind of sneakingly & surreptitiously, for I am pretending to be on the Continent -- help me keep up that fraud!)/ Yours Sincerely/ S.L. Clemens'. Catalogue note: Captain Richard Edgcumbe was Twain's neighbor when he lived at Tedworth Square, London. Dimensions: Letter: 8 x 5 in. (20.3 x 12.7 cm.), Frame: 13 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. (33.7 x 41.3 cm.) Provenance: Sotheby's, The Mark Twain Collection of Nick Karanovich, 19 June 2003, Lot 85
Works of Mark Twain, The Author'sWorks of Mark Twain, The Author's National Edition, Harpers, 1911, 13 vols of 25, brown 1/4 leather, some rubbing Estimate $100-200
Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, AmericanMark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, American Publishing Co, 1880, first edition, first state printing , with frontispiece captioned ''Moses", rebound in blue cloth Estimate $200-400
AUTOGRAPHED MARK TWAIN PHOTOGRAPHAUTOGRAPHED MARK TWAIN PHOTOGRAPH IN VICTORIAN FRAMEMeasures 9.25" tall, 5.12" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
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Measures 9.25" tall, 5.12" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
Mark Twain, Following the Equator,Mark Twain, Following the Equator, American Publishing Co, Hartford, Connecticut 1897, First Trade Edition First printing, frontispiece, 712pp., with the flyleaf at rear, and the signature mark 11 on page 161(no priority) bound in blue pictorial cloth designed by Frank Berkeley Smith (1869-1916) depicting an elephant with colors of gray, tan, blue and gilt, spine fully gilt decorated, first page loose inside, spots of rubbing to spine and corners Estimate $200-400
THE WORKS OF MARK TWAIN, 36 VOLUMES,THE WORKS OF MARK TWAIN, 36 VOLUMES, WITH AUTOGRAPHThe Works of Mark Twain
36 volumes
Pub. Gabriel Wells, New York
Definitive edition, 1922-25
Autographed flyleaf in The Innocents Abroad by Twain (signed "S.L. Clemens / Mark Twain"), signed in 1906 in anticipation of the release of the definitive edition, which was not released until after the author's death. Also signed by Twain's biographer Albert Bigelow Paine. Hand-numbered 806 in an edition of 1024.
36 volumes of the uniform set's complete 37 are present, the only exception being Volume XXXVI ( Mark Twain's Autobiography , volume one). Bound in the original half-blue cloth, with 31 dust jackets still present. Each volume has several illustrations. Octavo size (9 inches by 6 inches).
Condition
Good condition. Five dust jackets missing, and there are condition issues with some of the remaining dust jackets including tears at the creases and small losses. The volumes themselves show some toning from their age, but don't have any notable issues apparent.
SAMUEL CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN) SIGNATUREwithSAMUEL CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN) SIGNATUREwith vintage photogravure image. Frame size 17 1/8" high, 13 1/2" wide. Not examined out of frame.
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MARK TWAIN, UNIFORM ILLUSTRATEDMARK TWAIN, UNIFORM ILLUSTRATED EDITION (11) VOLS. Harper & Brothers, latest copyright 1903, includes: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Prince and the Pauper, Pudd'nhead Wilson, A Tramp Abroad, The $30,000 Bequest, Tom Sawyer Abroad, Sketches New and Old, The American Claimant, and The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, 8"h x 5.5"w
The Riverdale Edition of Mark TwainTHEThe Riverdale Edition of Mark TwainTHE WRITINGS OF MARK TWAIN (Hartford: The American Publishing Co. 1901) numbered 551 22 volumes octavo three-quarter leather over marbled boards illustrated on frontispiece raised gilt spines library plates gilt top edge deckle outer edge.Clean and sound. Fine condition.
MARK TWAIN "LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI,"MARK TWAIN "LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI," 1ST EDITION Mark Twain (American, 1835-1910), "Life on the Mississippi" James R. Osgood & Company, Boston, 1883, first edition, first state, bound in the original pictorial brown cloth, with the illustration of Twain's head in flames on page 441, quickly removed on later printings due to the objection of his wife, Olivia Clemens, and with the illustration of the St. Louis Hotel on page 443. 9" H x 6.25" W x 2" D.
Mark Twain dual-signed letter,Mark Twain dual-signed letter, two-page autograph letter, Elmira, New York, August 25, 1886, to a Mr. Standing, regarding publishing rates: "I very much want some information…For instance: What is paid for composition, per 1000 ems--1. On London Morning Papers? 2." "Evening" 3. In London book-printing offices 4. In Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Paris & Berlin Offices…I shall be mightily obliged…our paper-mail accumulates in Hartford while we are away for the summer--so the two papers which you have kindly sent are there by this time & I shall find them when we reach house next month. Sincerely yours (signed) S.L. Clemens" (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, American, 1835-1910, aka Mark Twain) in black ink, directly atop which signature he has boldly written, diagonally, his pen name "Mark Twain", postscripted below, "This is a great pen--the "Wist"--the only fountain pen in the world that can be left open by the week without dry up…", two sheets, 8-3/4 x 5-1/2 in., with University Archives certificate of authenticity signed by John M. Reznikoff. Normal folds, minor creasing, small areas of discoloration not affecting signatures. MastroNet, April 2003, Lot 516; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
PACH BROS PHOTO OF MARK TWAIN WITHPACH BROS PHOTO OF MARK TWAIN WITH TWO OF HIS 'ANGELFISH' Twain standing with Louise Paine and Dorothy Harvey, taken outside of his house in Hartford, CT, ca. 1895, 8" x 10" silver gelatin print, unframed, loose in foamcore folio.
Twenty-three volumes of a 25-volumeTwenty-three volumes of a 25-volume set of The Writings of Mark Twain (New York and London, n.d. but c. 1917 based upon copyright dates in some volumes). Missing are volumes 22 (Literary Essays) and 24 (The $30,000 Bequest).
American School, 20th Century
PortraitAmerican School, 20th Century
Portrait of Mark Twain
bronze
with Gorham Co. Founders mark and initialed W.J.S. to lower edge
20 x 18 inches.
COLLECTIBLE BOOK: SAMUEL L. CLEMENSCOLLECTIBLE BOOK: SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN)COLLECTIBLE BOOK: SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN) (1835-1910) "Pudd'nhead Wilson, Those Extraordinary Twins," first edition, first state, American Publishing Co., 1894. Red/Brown cloth cover. 9" x 6.25"
TWAIN, MARK (SAMUEL CLEMENS)Twain,TWAIN, MARK (SAMUEL CLEMENS)Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens), A Tramp Abroad, Hartford, Conn., American Publishing, 1880, first American edition, rebound in full calf, gilt lettering.
MARK TWAIN SIGNED LOTOS CLUB DINNERMARK TWAIN SIGNED LOTOS CLUB DINNER BROADSIDENovember 10th, 1900 dinner by New York Lotos Club, lithograph on deckle edge stock, signed "Mark Twain" in pencil, sight 11-1/4 x 14-1/4 in., framed 19 x 22-1/2 in. overall
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From the New York Times , November 17, 1900:
"A royal welcome home was extended to Samuel Langhorne Clemens last Saturday night at the Lotos Club. It was the initial dinner of the season at this popular club, which enjoys a reputation for brilliant gatherings and good fellowship. While the Lotos has many successful events set down to its credit, in the judgment of the members none has surpassed the tribute it has paid to "The Dean of American Humor," as Mr. Clemens was described by one of the speakers of the evening. By word and act he was made to feel that he was indeed in the "house of his friends." Long before the breaking up of the company he must have been firmly impressed that his place was secure in their affections. Men of high positions in business, literature, politicos, and the various professions gathered to do him honor.
The dinner was somewhat delayed by the guest himself, who had forgotten that it was Saturday and the night of the feast. To the messenger who was sent to inquire the reason for his absence, and who found him at his hotel, he said: "I am so sorry, but I had forgotten this was Saturday; I thought it was Friday; I'll go right up stairs and dress. It won't take me fifteen minutes." President Frank R. Lawrence presided, and besides Mr. Clemens the guests at the main table were: Governor-elect Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., St. Clair McKelway, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, United States Senator Chauncey M. Depew, Booker T. Washington, Former Speaker Thomas B. Reed, Henry H. Rogers, George Harvey, E. Wood Perry, Jr., John Hare, Joseph C. Hendrix, Augustus Thomas, John Kendrick Bangs, Moncure D. Conway, S. E. Moffett, and Frank H. Platt."
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good overall, not removed from frame for examination
Box Antique Novels Mark Twain Etc.Box Antique Novels Mark Twain Etc.
MARK TWAIN FIRST EDITION & MARKMARK TWAIN FIRST EDITION & MARK TWAIN'S AMERICALot of 2 books. Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) (American, 1835-1910). The Gilded Age, A Tale of To-Day, by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, with illustrations by Hoppin, Stephens, Williams, White, Etc., Etc. First edition, American Publishing Company, Hartford, 1874; with Mark Twain's America, Bernard DeVoto, Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1932. The Gilded Age wear to spine and edges, wear and scratches to front and back boards, corners bumped, losses to leather on spine, binding separating, front endpaper detached, foxing and discoloration to pages throughout; DeVoto dust jacket torn throughout and front and rear flaps separated, corners bumped, some fraying to spine and corners, minor discoloration to pages.
Otto Schneider (1875-1946) 1906Otto Schneider (1875-1946) 1906 etching on woven paper of Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) (American 1835-1910) signed in plate by Twain lower left ''Mark Twain'' lower right signed in pencil by artist ''Schneider'' bottom right ''Finished True Proof from Copper Plate'' ''Copyright 1906 by Charles Barmore New York'' matted and framed under glass there are some tears to paper on center left above Twain's shoulder on forehead and to the right of Twain's left cheeckbone some toning print 21 5/8'' h. x 15 3/4'' w. frame 27 1/2'' h. x 21 1/2'' w. (Only twenty of the one hundred copies of this etching were signed one of this print is in collection of the National Portrait Gallery.)
THREE FRAMED AUTHOR AUTOGRAPHS.THREE FRAMED AUTHOR AUTOGRAPHS. Twentieth century. Signed, typed letter from John Grisham. Framed with photograph. 19"w. 16"h. Two signed typed letters from Dick Francis. Framed with photographs. 18.75"w. 16"h.
MARK TWAIN "MARK TWAIN'S SKETCHES"MARK TWAIN "MARK TWAIN'S SKETCHES" FIRST EDITION Mark Twain (American, 1835-1910) "Mark Twain's Sketches New and Old," The American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1892, first edition, later printing, with an ex libris of Willis Steell, includes a footnote on the bottom of page 119 and the story From Hospital Days on page 299, bound in decorative gilt blue cloth. 8.5" H x 7" W x 1.25" D.
MARK TWAIN "TRAMP ABROAD," FIRSTMARK TWAIN "TRAMP ABROAD," FIRST EDITION Mark Twain (American, 1835-1910), "Tramp Abroad," The American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1880, first edition, second issue, bound in gilt brown cloth, frontispiece titled "Titan's Moses." Foxing on frontispieces. 9" H x 6.25" W x 1.75" D.
ANDREW CARNEGIE SIGNED LETTER TOANDREW CARNEGIE SIGNED LETTER TO ALBERT PAINE REGARDING MARK TWAIN, 1912ANDREW CARNEGIE SIGNED LETTER TO ALBERT PAINE REGARDING MARK TWAIN, 1912, two page ALS on Carnegie's Two East Ninety-First Street letterhead, dated July 17, 1912. It was written to Albert Bigelow Paine, Mark Twain's literary executor, and concerns Paine's monumental 1912 biography of the author. Provenance: Stewart R. Crane Family Collection