CLEMENS, SAMUEL. ("Mark Twain"). The Writtings of Mark Twain. Hartford, 1901 -- [CLEMENS, SAMUEL]. Paine, Albert Bigelow. Mark Twain a Biography. New York, 1912. 4 volumes, one spineend puled, one with minor chipping. Signed by Paine in first volume. Together 27 volumes, 8vo, bound in matching blue morocco elaboratly gilt, g.e., spines slightly faded; elaborate salmon morocco doublures, with central code-of-arms and silk linings. LIMITED "RIVERDALE" EDITION, number 10 of 625 sets. This set includes an autographed letter signed by Clemens to Mr. Eaton: "Dear Mr Eaton I could not do it at any price. I have a thousend pardons for my tardiness - I have been away from home. Sincerely Yours SL Clemens." (Elmira, N.Y. 17 Sept. 1903, one page, 12mo). (27)

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CLEMENS, SAMUEL. ("Mark Twain"). The Writtings of Mark Twain. Hartford, 1901 -- [CLEMENS, SAMUEL]. Paine, Albert Bigelow. Mark Twain a Biography. New York, 1912. 4 volumes, one spineend puled, one with minor chipping. Signed by Paine in first volume. Together 27 volumes, 8vo, bound in matching blue morocco elaboratly gilt, g.e., spines slightly faded; elaborate salmon morocco doublures, with central code-of-arms and silk linings. LIMITED "RIVERDALE" EDITION, number 10 of 625 sets. This set includes an autographed letter signed by Clemens to Mr. Eaton: "Dear Mr Eaton I could not do it at any price. I have a thousend pardons for my tardiness - I have been away from home. Sincerely Yours SL Clemens." (Elmira, N.Y. 17 Sept. 1903, one page, 12mo). (27)
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