New York: Harper's Magazine, 1917. Softcover. Rare in the original wrappers. Seven issues between May and November 1917. The letters were also published by Harper as two volumes in 1917. The letters were arranged with comment by Albert Bigelow Paine. Paine was an important Twain scholar and in addition to the letters, he published several other books about him including a three volume biography. The first installment in the May issue has photos on Twain and his home and facsimilies of two letters. Each issue’s cover is printed in a different color paper, most with pictorial front cover and advertisements on rear. Covers are all in very good condition, some with small tears to spine and creases to cover. Interior pages all very good save for a tear to an ad page in the October issue. Wonderful advertisements and illustrations throughout each. Each issue is about 150-175 pages. Very Good. LIT/051419. Very Good.

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Price: $900.00