1st edition(?) second state. 19cm x 13cm x 0.9cm. pp.47. Full page advert to verso of title: "Ball, Black & Co..." plus copyright information: "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1871, by Sheldon & Co...". Full page advert to verso of p.47: "Mark Twain Writes For The Galaxy Frequently...". Each page within a decorated frame. Illustrated throughout with caricatures of Twain himself. Front free-endpaper with ownership details written in a contemporary hand; dated 1889. Small picture of Twain laid down to verso of fep. Yellow endpapers. Reddish brown pebbled cloth boards with blind-stamped decoration and gilt title (to front board), corners slightly bumped, top and tail of spine carefuilly strengthened. G+.

A9806  Twain  Burlesque  Autobiography  Sheldon  New  York  First  Romance  Ball  Black  Galaxy