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Mark Twains complete, uncensored Autobiography was an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, on the centennial of the authors death, as he requested. Published to rave reviews, the Autobiography was hailed as the capstone of Twains career. It captures his authentic and unsuppressed voice, speaking clearly from the grave and brimming with humor, ideas, and opinions.The eagerly-awaited Volume 2 delves deeper into Mark Twains life, uncovering the many roles he played in his private and public worlds. Filled with his characteristic blend of humor and ire, the narrative ranges effortlessly across the contemporary scene. He shares his views on writing and speaking, his preoccupation with money, and his contempt for the politics and politicians of his day. Affectionate and scathing by turns, his intractable curiosity and candor are everywhere on view.Editors: Benjamin Griffin and Harriet E. SmithAssociate Editors: Victor Fischer, Michael B. Frank, Sharon K. Goetz and Leslie Diane Myrick

2 volume set, complete. First Edition, later printings; The Complete and Authoritative Edition, edited by Harriet Elinor Smith and other editors of the Mark Twain Project. Hard cover thick, heavy large 8vos - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall in cream boards backed in black cloth. Vol. 1: Near Fine book in About Fine DJ w/wrinkled top edge, now in clear cover. Mild slant w/ 2" narrow tear/crease in cloth at top front of spine. Vol. 2, Fine book in like DJ. This edition marks the 100th anniversary of Twain's death and presents the uncensored version of Twain's biography for the first time. Inc. a List of Manuscripts & Dictations, Explanatory Notes, a Note on the Text, References, Index; illustrated in section of b/w photo plates, some holograph reproductions, frontis. photo of Twain. Uncommon to find complete set in DJs. Sorry, NO Priority or International.

Heavy set, will require extra shipping. weight: 4.5 lb. Very good, moderate wear to spine ends. Introduction by Albert Bigelow Paine. Photo frontispieces. 24.5x16 cm. xvi, 368; 365 pp. Blue cloth, blind ruled borders gilt spine titles, gilt signatures on covers, top edges gilt.

(USA) 1st printing. No markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover, xx, 733pp, index, [16]pp of B&W photos. Mark Twain's complete, uncensored Autobiography was an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, on the centennial of the author's death, as he requested. Published to rave reviews, the Autobiography was hailed as the capstone of Twain's career. It captures his authentic and unsuppressed voice, speaking clearly from the grave and brimming with humor, ideas, and opinions.This volume 2 weaves together his recollections of family, friends and colleagues with candid critques of contemporary society --many of which he considered too provocative to be published in his own lifetime. This volumes starts in April 1906 and ends in February of 1907. (5.0 JM HOQ 103/b1 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"

First Edition, 1924, 2 Volume Set. Clean and tightly bound in navy cloth with gilded titles. Extremely slight wear to the binding and top text block edge gilt. Still very close to Fine condition. The contents are fine. No dust jackets. International shipping may require additional postage charges.

Size: 0x0x0; First Edition HC, 2 Vol set. Signs of shelf wear and binding fatigue on front and back cover panels, clean with no margin notes or highlightsEM.

All three volumes are fine unread first printings.

All three volumes are fine unread first printings.

2 vols. Illus., 9.75 x 6.5", 3/4 crushed morocco; cloth; teg, 368pp with index; 365pp with index, covers a bit rubbed, minor chipping/bumping to three of the lower fore-corners, minor extremity wear, pp toned, a couple of pp roughly opened, some browning to pp334-345 of vol. 1, else a nice, handsome set of the FIRST EDITION of Twain's Autobiography. Decorative binding set.