mark twain eugene field james (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. First edition thus. Original printed wrappers, 9.5 x 6.25 inches, 31 pp. 4 short ribald writings by the named authors (2 are by Eugene Field). Rusty staining to front wrapper, else very good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Octavo, 32 pages, printed on Alexandra Japan, white paper vellum wrappers (chipped at bottom of top cover) This short story features "Ye Queene Elizabeth, Francis Bacon, Shaxpur [sic], Sr. Walter Ralegh, Ben Jonson, Francis Beaumonte, the Duchess of Bilgewater, Lady Helen, and maidens of honor, as told by Ye Queen's cup-bearer. [ Meine, Bibliography of 1601, 16 ( see also no. 12]. Allegedly printed for the editor, Vanover. "Backhouse" has been attributed to J. W. Riley, but not by Riley's bibliographers. "French Crisis has been attributed to Eugene Field, but without substantiation, but he is credited for "Little Willie".

4 short pieces privately printed for subscribers only. Field Fireside Conversation, Twain; A French Crisis, Field; Little Willie, Field; The Old Backhouse, Riley. ~~Original printed wrappers, 9 1/2" x 6 1/4" inches, 31 pp, stapled. Embossed "Library of Robert W. Waite" on title page. Slight wear around edges of wrappers.