If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a typo, you. I have a book the adventures of tom sawyer by samuel clemens, 1876 popular editionmade in usahartford. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. The adventures of tom sawyer first edition mark twain samuel.
What is the value of a hard cover copy of tom sawyer. This is an outstanding opportunity to own a premium copy of a literary classic. Old tom sawyer book value mrs wishy washy printable book, the first novel mark twain wrote without a coauthor, tom sawyer is also his most clearly autobiographical novel enlivened by. I have a samuel clemens the adventures of tom sawyer comple. Or did you think of medical books from the american revolution or the days of christopher columbus. In some ways, it is a bildungsroman, a novel whose principle subject is the moral, psychological, and intellectual development of a youthful main character. I believe mark twain wrote the book of tom sawyer based on his own life experiences growing up.
Rare books by mark twain, including first editions, signed copies, and handsome sets of his collected works. Adventures is an old series worth putting on your new collectors radar. Another has two torn pages, pages 1920, and 2122, tom sawyer abroad, see pictures. The adventures of tom sawyer is an 1876 novel by mark twain about a young boy growing up along the mississippi river. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The project gutenberg ebook of the adventures of tom sawyer, complete by mark twain samuel clemens this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Old tom sawyer book value mrs wishy washy printable book, the first novel mark twain wrote without a coauthor, tom sawyer is also his most clearly autobiographical novel enlivened by extraordinary and melodramatic. The adventures of tom sawyer retold with excerpts from the novel by mark twain saturday morning was come, and all the summer world was bright and fresh, and brimming with life. Read tom sawyer by author mark twain, free, online. The main character is a boy named tom sawyer who lives with his aunt polly and younger brother sid. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. As you can see from the pictures, t is some insect damage on the ends of the books, but the covers and pages are all in good condition.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. This is most obvious in his interactions with other children think of the famous picket fence whitewashing scene. He is the author of the adventures of tom sawyer, which was published in 1876. There was cheer in every face and a spring in every step. If youre a grammar nerd or someone who pays intimate attention to detail, there can be nothing as irksome as a incorrect grammar be it a spelling error, improper punctuation or a harmless typo. First edition, first printing, first state with the on half title in 10point rather than 14point type of one of the great masterpieces of american literature.
Tom said to himself that it was not such a hollow world, after all. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Book is grayblue, cover picture in black of two boys one painting and other sitting on a barrel with a hat on eating an apple with a hat on. How much is a first edition copy of the adventures of tom sawyer. Then if it were signed by twain or someone close to him, even better. Book summary the adventures of tom sawyer are placed in the middle of 19th century in a small town called st. Hubert howe bancroft, book of wealth first edition. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. I read the first page of the book and it said like the saying you cant learn an old dog new trick which doesnt make sense. He is a playful boy who does a lot of pranks and we can tell that at the beginning of the novel. I believe mark twain wrote the book of tom sawyer based on his own life experiences growing. The adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain born samuel langhorne clemens is a popular novel about a young boy.
Rare books by mark twain, including first editions and signed first edition copies of tom sawyer and the adventures of huckleberry finn. I have a samuel clemens the adventures of tom sawyer. The book ends with tom and huck making plans to begin tom sawyers gang and become robbers that very night. Nov 06, 20 old mark twain books vary in value based on the condition, the actual printing date and whether a signature is original or a printed facsimile. The adventures of tom sawyer definitely ends happily, but its not as simple as all that. Unfollow book tom sawyer to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Perhaps you thought of an early medical text from the 1920s or a book written during the civil war. Tom sawyer is among the most difficult of the great 19thcentury american novels to obtain in fine condition, and the first printing of tom sawyer in the publisher s half morocco binding is rare. The book was dedicated to his wife the only date in the book is harford, 1876. Tom is a mischievous boy with an active imagination who spends most of the novel getting himself, and often his friends, into and out of trouble.
Well, tom clearly has a value system where he rates his own self interest, and specifically his desire to have fun, above the feelings and interests of others. In some ways, it is a bildungsroman, a novel whose principle subject is the moral, psychological, and intellectual development of a. Sep 21, 2005 well, tom clearly has a value system where he rates his own self interest, and specifically his desire to have fun, above the feelings and interests of others. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best. The adventures of tom sawyer preface m ost of the adventures recorded in this book really occurred.
Popular and controversial at the time of publication in 1876, mark twains masterpiece the adventures of tom sawyer has. Jun 22, 2014 what is the value of a 1931 tom sawyer by mark twain book. How much money is a tom sawyer hardcopy possibly original version of tom sawyer worth. In the novel tom sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend huckleberry finn. Mark twain 18351910 was the pen name of samuel clemens, a journalist and the author of numerous short stories and novels set in the american south. How much is a first edition copy of the adventures of tom. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996.
The adventures of tom sawyer, first published in 1876, is a childs adventure story. The adventure of tom sawyer bedtime story for kids moral. Finding the value of old books tom sawyer first edition. Mar 02, 20 i have a book the adventures of tom sawyer by samuel clemens, 1876 popular editionmade in usahartford. What is the value of a 1931 tom sawyer by mark twain book. The adventures of tom sawyer by twain, mark samuel clemens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Vintage 1946 the adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain hardcover book. Old mark twain books vary in value based on the condition, the actual printing date and whether a signature is original or a printed facsimile. This, in turn, means that owning one of these famously misprinted books could have you owning an extremely valuable collectors item and. Jul 22, 2009 how much money is a tom sawyer hardcopy possibly original version of tom sawyer worth.
Collecting the adventures of tom sawyer by clemens, samuel l. Sequels and other works by twain featuring tom sawyer include adventures of huckleberry finn. If you own a copy of this famous mark twain book with a. One book the innocents abroad has what looks like an oil stain on the top leaves, staining some of the pages see pictures.
I have a samuel clemens the adventures of tom sawyer complete edition, the world syndicate publishing company. As the novel progresses, he begins to take more seriously the responsibilities of his. Despite his mischief, tom has a good heart and a strong moral conscience. Lets assume you had a first edition of tom sawyer in very good condition read, but not dogeared. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for.
Adventures of huckleberry finn tom sawyers comrade. Chapter 14 the adventures of tom sawyer mark twain. Tom sawyer by twain, mark samuel clemens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The adventures of tom sawyer by mark twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the mississippi river. Although an old book it was a very enjoyable read with many of the. When you think of the oldest medical book, what comes to your mind. Tom sawyer by mark twain, first edition abebooks passion for books.
Petersburg, inspired by hannibal, missouri, where twain lived as a boy. Tom sawyer also, but not from an individual he is a combination of the characteristics of. What is the value of a hard cover copy of tom sawyer printed. The main character is tom sawyer, a young boy who is curious, impulsive, a bad scholar, and a menace to his tolerant aunt polly. This book was largely inspired by his memories of his childhood, and the book is seen as a celebration of childhood. What is the value of a hard cover copy of tom sawyer printed by books inc new york if the only date in the book is on the preface by the author samuel clemens hartford 1876. It is set in the 1840s in the fictional town of st. This book is still a bestselling book and its over 100 years old. L with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. Mark twain adventures of tom sawyer 18761876 first edition. How much money is a tom sawyer hardcopy possibly original.
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