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The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain, Illustrated by F. Vaux Wilson, Harper & Brothers Edition, E

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Worthington, Ohio, US

Copy of “The Prince and the Pauper” by Mark Twain, with illustrations by F. Vaux Wilson. Published by Harper & Brothers of New York and London, this edition is copyright dated 1881, 1899, and 1909 by Samuel L. Clemens. The cover displays a color illustration, while the book’s interior features illustrated endpapers and numerous black-and-white…

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Copy of “The Prince and the Pauper” by Mark Twain, with illustrations by F. Vaux Wilson. Published by Harper & Brothers of New York and London, this edition is copyright dated 1881, 1899, and 1909 by Samuel L. Clemens. The cover displays a color illustration, while the book’s interior features illustrated endpapers and numerous black-and-white plates throughout. The inscription to Susie and Clara Clemens and various quotations highlight the personal connection of Twain to this work. The book is preserved in its original cloth binding, and the pages show signs of age, including light foxing and a previous owner’s name. See photos for measurements. This collectible edition is a noteworthy example of early 20th-century American publishing and Twain’s legacy.