The adventures of tom sawyer, first published in 1876, is a childs adventure story. They were published in 1894 and 1896, respectively the last official book written by mark twain to include these characters was huck finn and tom sawyer among the indians and other unfinished stories. It has been in print continuously since 1876, and has outsold all other mark twain works rasmussen, 459. Mar 21, 2020 rick enlists help from book expert rebecca romney when the owner of a tom sawyer salesman prospectus comes in and puts up a hard bargain. By mark twain the adventures of tom sawyer collectors library edition first printing hardcover hardcover january 1, 1880 by mark twain author visit amazons mark twain page. The traditional issue points on this book are now known to be. It looks like the rebinding was pretty well done, but some of the pages are also loose, but aside from the binding, all of the first edition.
Rare books by mark twain, including first editions, signed copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. Tom sawyer first edition book value, first edition, first printing of one of the great masterpieces of american literature. I have a first edition book signed by william peter blatty but a library edition of the exorcist, and i have a mark twain adventures of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn book from 19181922. Mark twains first edition library publisher series. Light rubbing and shelf wear to both and some internal foxing.
Tom sawyer and his friends get into all sorts of mischief. An original 1st edition, 1st printing of tom sawyer. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Aug 20, 2007 1876 first edition adventures of tom sawyer value. Rare books by mark twain, including first editions and signed first edition copies of tom sawyer and the adventures of huckleberry finn. Adventures of tom sawyer first edition bauman rare books. Go there and search samuel clemens and tom sawyer and. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain samuel. Twain chose to have the book published first in london to ensure. Tom sawyer abroad by mark twain 1894 1st edition, 1st. What is the value of a 1876 tom sawyer by samuel clemens. He is the author of the adventures of tom sawyer, which was published in 1876.
The value of a first edition book depends greatly on the law of supply and demand. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963. Pom harrington presents this first edition of tom sawyer by mark twain. First edition, second issue books are printed on laid paper with the frontispiece printed on same page of halftitle page. First edition, first printing signed by mark twain on a laid in card. Sequels and other works by twain featuring tom sawyer include adventures of huckleberry finn 1884, tom sawyer abroad 1894, and tom sawyer detective 1896. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. First american edition, first state, of a book universally recognized as one of the masterpieces of american literature, twains irrepressible and unforgettable true boys book. Abebooks shows a books, inc copy of tom sawyer bound in red cloth with a. The condition of a first edition book, like all collectible books, is an important factor in determining its value. First edition identification and notes though it is considered one of the most durable works in american literature, the adventures of tom sawyer was actually first published in london. First edition, first printing, first state with the on half title in 10point rather than 14point. Tom sawyer by mark twain, first edition, signed abebooks.
Lets assume you had a first edition of tom sawyer in very good condition read, but not dogeared. Adventures of huckleberry finn tom sawyer s comrade. The adventures of tom sawyer is the first book in the tom sawyer and huck finn series. Twain chose to have the book published first in london to ensure and perhaps also because he was more highly esteemed in britain than at home. Mark twain tom sawyer first edition, first printing. Colour illustrated frontis and 12 mono photographic plates, either from a film of the book or staged for this edition copies on abebooks copies on ebay. By the time of twains death, it was his topselling book. Published in 1969 by delacorte press there were only ten thousand first editions. Common knowledge publisher series mark twains first edition library. The adventures of tom sawyer used books and rare books. A first edition will have blue cloth covers with gilt writing. The adventures of tom sawyer by twain, mark samuel l.
Wahlgrens antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1st u. Nov 03, 2014 pom harrington inspects this first american edition, first printing, first issue of mark twains adventures of huckleberry finn. Its a first edition but possibly a later stateprinting. First american edition, first printing, printed on wove paper, with the halftitle an. The adventures of tom sawyer was originally published in 1876 and quickly became an american classic, despite it being somewhat eclipsed by adventures of huckleberry finn.
For high value in books, it is always best to have the first edition, first printing of a popular authorstory. Mark twain rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Clemens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. What is the value of booktom sawyer1946good condition. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain. This first printing book has all the first issue points. Sequels and other works by twain featuring tom sawyer include adventures of huckleberry. Mark twain adventures of tom sawyer 18761876 first edition. First edition, first printing, first state with the on. According to author mark twain, these adventures are based on his personal experiences. The first canadian edition of the adventures of tom sawyer was published by belford brothers in toronto in 1876. What is the value of a hard cover copy of tom sawyer printed. The first american edition of the adventures of huckleberry finn was published in 1885 by new yorks charles l.
By mark twain the adventures of tom sawyer collectors. Values change over time according to market forces, so the current value of the item could be higher, lower, or the same as when our expert first appraised it. Free appraisal for your mark twain first edition 1st printing. Tom sawyer mark twain samuel clemens first edition rare. First edition, published on 9 june, thus preceding the first american edition that appeared in middecember by some six months. The adventures of tom sawyer is an 1876 novel by mark twain about a young boy growing up along the mississippi river. By mark twain the adventures of tom sawyer collectors library edition first printing hardcover mark twain on. We have sold a number of mark twain first edition books over the years, some signed and some not, and we have a nice mark twain first edition coming up for auction. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
Value is going to depend on that and obviously is going to be significantly less in this condition. River that served as the sequel to the adventures of tom sawyer. First edition, first printing, first state with the on half title in 10point rather than 14point type of one of the great masterpieces of american literature. First printing, first state with the on half title in 10point rather than 14point type, peach endpapers, printed on wove paper, with triple flyleaves of laid paper and. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number. What is the value of a hard cover copy of tom sawyer. Book think clearly illustrates the importance of condition with its valuation of kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive. First edition, number 32 of only 251 numbered copies signed by each of the 109 contributors, the most prominent being mark twain the californians tale, page 161the first appearance of this story. Old tom sawyer book value mrs wishy washy printable book, the first novel mark twain wrote without a coauthor, tom sawyer is also his most clearly autobiographical novel enlivened by extraordinary and melodramatic. This true first edition of tom sawyer is the scarcest of the major twain first editions. First edition, preceding the american edition by six months. The first novel mark twain wrote without a coauthor, tom sawyer is also his most clearly autobiographical novel enlivened by extraordinary and. Editions of the adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain. First american edition, first printing, printed on wove paper, with the.
Adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain, first edition. Nov 06, 20 today, the value of rare mark twain books is astronomical. First edition in book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. How much is a first edition copy of the adventures of tom.
Collecting the adventures of tom sawyer by clemens, samuel l. The first jacket library edition of this book bound in stiff orange wraps. First edition, first issue printed on wove paper with the half title with the the in 10 point type and the rest in 14 point page printed on a separate leaf that is blank on the verso. Mark twain 18351910 was the pen name of samuel clemens, a journalist and the author of numerous short stories and novels set in the american south. The american first edition of the adventures of tom sawyer was published by. Publication of tom sawyer was little noticed the book has, however, proved to be one of the most durable works in american literature. The adventures of tom sawyer 1st edition twain, mark on. First edition, number 32 of only 251 numbered copies signed by each of the 109 contributors, the most prominent being mark twain the californians tale, page 161the first appearance of this story, theodore roosevelt a shot at a bull elk, page 487 and andrew carnegie genius illustrated from burns, page 99. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. It is set in the 1840s in the fictional town of st. This book was largely inspired by his memories of his childhood, and the book is seen as a celebration of childhood. Old tom sawyer book value mrs wishy washy printable book, the first novel mark twain wrote without a coauthor, tom sawyer is also his most clearly autobiographical novel enlivened by extraordinary and.
The adventures of tom sawyer first edition whitmore rare books. It is perhaps more like a collection of separate adventures than the modern novel, but the reader ends by knowing tom sawyer. Im helping a dealer friend who acquired a true first of tom sawyer at first glance you can tell it had been rebound in red moroccan. I have a first edition book signed by william peter blatty but a library edition of the exorcist, and i have a mark twain adventures of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn book from. The adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain alibris. Tom sawyer is among the most difficult of the great 19thcentury american novels to obtain in fine condition, and the first printing of tom sawyer in the publisher s half morocco binding is rare. Adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain bauman. Petersburg, inspired by hannibal, missouri, where twain lived as a boy.
In some instances a large number of first edition books were published making them very common. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book. The american first edition of the adventures of tom sawyer was published by american publishing company in 1876, and is recognizable by a bold blue cover with gold lettering, four gold stars, and a black lined design. This is an outstanding opportunity to own a premium copy of a literary classic. I have a twainthe adventures of sawyer first edition book. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition.
Adventures of huckleberry finn mark twain first edition. When the books were first published, the objection was that jim was portrayed as an equal to tom and huck or as close to an. In some ways, it is a bildungsroman, a novel whose principle subject is the moral, psychological, and intellectual development of a youthful main character. If youre a grammar nerd or someone who pays intimate attention to detail, there can be. The adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain first edition. Written in 1876, the adventures of tom sawyer is a classic story about a mischievous boy in midnineteenth century missouri. Popular and controversial at the time of publication in 1876, mark twains masterpiece the adventures of tom sawyer has. First edition, first printing of one of the great masterpieces of american literature.
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