Mark Twain - Set of 2 Books, Tom Sawyer Detective & American Humor, Rare Tauchnitz Edition - 1888-1897
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Set of 2 rare Tauchnitz editions by Mark Twain: Tom Sawyer, Detective as Told by Huck Finn and Other Tales (1897) and Selections from American Humor (1888), in English and published by Bernhard Tauchnitz.
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Lot of 2 Rare Tauchnitz Editions – Mark Twain
1. Tom Sawyer, Detective as Told by Huck Finn and Other Tales
Author: Mark Twain
Edition: Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1897 — First Tauchnitz Edition
Format / Binding: 255 pages, full red leather binding
Description: A very early Tauchnitz printing of this lesser-known Twain work, combining “Tom Sawyer, Detective” with tales “as told by Huck Finn” and others. Tauchnitz editions are highly collectible, especially in fine bindings.
2. Selections from American Humor
Author: Mark Twain
Edition: Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1888 — First Tauchnitz Edition
Format / Binding: 287 pages, full red leather binding
Description: A classic collection of Twain’s humorous writings, printed by Tauchnitz. The 1888 edition is scarce, and this full red leather binding adds to its desirability among bibliophiles.
Provenance & Collectibility
Tauchnitz Editions: Bernhard Tauchnitz (Leipzig) was famous for his inexpensive reprints of English-language works for the European market in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These editions are prized today by collectors for their historical significance, typographical quality, and readability.
Mark Twain Significance: Twain’s works remain iconic; these particular titles are not always easy to find in early European reprints, especially in attractive bindings.
Binding: The full red leather binding on both books greatly enhances their aesthetic and collectible value.
Lot of 2 Rare Tauchnitz Editions – Mark Twain
1. Tom Sawyer, Detective as Told by Huck Finn and Other Tales
Author: Mark Twain
Edition: Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1897 — First Tauchnitz Edition
Format / Binding: 255 pages, full red leather binding
Description: A very early Tauchnitz printing of this lesser-known Twain work, combining “Tom Sawyer, Detective” with tales “as told by Huck Finn” and others. Tauchnitz editions are highly collectible, especially in fine bindings.
2. Selections from American Humor
Author: Mark Twain
Edition: Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1888 — First Tauchnitz Edition
Format / Binding: 287 pages, full red leather binding
Description: A classic collection of Twain’s humorous writings, printed by Tauchnitz. The 1888 edition is scarce, and this full red leather binding adds to its desirability among bibliophiles.
Provenance & Collectibility
Tauchnitz Editions: Bernhard Tauchnitz (Leipzig) was famous for his inexpensive reprints of English-language works for the European market in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These editions are prized today by collectors for their historical significance, typographical quality, and readability.
Mark Twain Significance: Twain’s works remain iconic; these particular titles are not always easy to find in early European reprints, especially in attractive bindings.
Binding: The full red leather binding on both books greatly enhances their aesthetic and collectible value.
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Literature, Science fiction and fantasy
Book Title
Set of 2 Books, Tom Sawyer Detective & American Humor, Rare Tauchnitz Edition
Author/ Illustrator
Mark Twain
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1888
Publication year youngest item
1897
Height
16 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
12 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Bernhard Tauchnitz
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
542
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