1925 Mark Twain "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" Illustrated Gift Edition
Up for sale is a vintage 1925 hardcover Gift Edition of "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens), published by Harper & Brothers. This collectible volume features color plates and illustrations by noted artist Henry Pitz.
Item Specifics:
• Author: Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens)
• Publisher: Harper & Brothers Publishers (New York & London)
• Date / Printing: 1925 ("MCMXXV" on title page; copyright code H-Z)
• Illustrator: Henry Pitz
• Format: Hardcover with pictorial front board pastedown
• Topic: American Literature, Arthurian Legend, Time Travel, Classics
Condition Notes:
• Exterior: Dark cloth binding shows expected shelf wear, corner bumping, and rubbing to spine text. The front board color pastedown graphic has visible edge chipping and surface wear consistent with age (please inspect photos carefully).
• Interior: Title page and frontispiece illustration remain bold and colorful. Pages exhibit light age toning/foxing along margins, but text block remains complete and tightly bound.
Shipping:
Ships securely wrapped and boxed via USPS Media Mail.