THE WORKS OF MARK TWAIN. Faux leather bindings. Complete in 25 volumes. Author's National Edition de Twain, Mark - No date on the title pages, [cop

New York: Harpers, No date on the title pages, [copyright pages dated late 1800's through early 1900's.] [Research indicates 1909.]. THE AUTHOR'S NATIONAL EDITION. Bound in faux red leather bindings (painted cloth). Gilded spines. Printed on quality paper. Illustrated with frontisplates. In excellent condition. Some general shelf wear, rubs, some uneven spine fading, as shown in the pictures. Internally very fresh, bright, and clean. Some top edges are darker than others. An over extended page with rough edges. General shelf wear. Antiquarian sets of Mark Twain's works are difficult to obtain. This set displays beautifully. Twain died in 1910, this was the final set issued during his lifetime and is the authorized uniform edition of all his books, printed in 1909. The original price for these books new in 1909, was $25.00, which is over $600.00 in today's currency. Titles: Vols. I & II: Innocents Abroad in 2 vols., Volumes III & IV: A Tramp Abroad in 2 vols., Volume V & VI: Following the Equator in 2 Vols., Volume VII & VIII: Roughing it in 2 vols., Volume IX: Life on the Mississippi, Volume X: & XI: The Gilded Age in 2 vols., Volume XII: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; Volume XIII: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Volume XIV: Pudd'nhead Wilson, Volume XV: The Prince and the Pauper, Volume XVI: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Volumes XVII & XVIII: Joan of Arc in 2 Volumes, Volume XVIX: Sketches Old & New, Volume XX: Tom Sawyer Abroad, Volume XXI: The American Claimant, Volume XXII: Lierary Essays, Volume XXIII: The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyburg, Volume XXIV: The $30,000 Bequest, and Volume XXV: Christian Science. This set would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. In addition to their shelf presence, antiquarian books make an excellent investment. We always pack very securely to help ensure safe handling during transit. All books are individually wrapped and are always professionally padded. We offer a full refund guarantee, per our terms described on our site, with notification of such intent requested. Please contact us with any inquiries.