TWAIN, Mark. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Hartford, CT: The American Publishing Company, 1899. 8vo, 275pp. Blue cloth decoratively stamped in gilt and black. Full-page b&w frontispiece and numerous smaller b&w illustrations. Spine ends and corners lightly rubbed, a few tiny spots and scratches to cloth, front hinge mended, else a clean, tight copy with gilt stamping still remarkably bright.

1899 edition. A gorgeous, 19^th Century edition – retaining the original gilt-stamped design of the first edition. Twain’s beloved stories of the misadventures of his crafty and mischievous protagonist, the indomitable Tom Sawyer. Copies of this masterpiece from the 19^th century are rarely found in such bright condition.