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Title: The Writings of Mark Twain - Author's Edition De Luxe, with ALs to Bliss Carman Author: Twain, Mark Place: London Publisher: Chatto & Windus Date: [1899-1907] Description: 25 volumes. (8vo) 8¼x5½, period three-quarter brown morocco and cloth, spines gilt, top edges gilt. One of 620 copies of the Author's Edition de Luxe. Signed S.L. Clemens and Mark Twain on limitation leaf. Also included is an autograph letter, signed, from Twain to Bliss [Carman] dated Oct. 18, '98 on the letterhead of the Hotel Krantz, Vienna. Letter reads in full: "Dear Bliss: The 3 books have com. many Thanks. Come! Haven't you found out yet that you mustn't agree upon the details for contract & then go back to Hartford before it is signed? No do go down there. & get Mr. Roger's help, & stay there until the thing is completed beyond recal(sic). You have had experience enough to know that no other way will ever succeed. When the contract has been actually signed, cable me so, & under that inspiration I will drop everything & write an introduction. There's no inspiration now - for the contract seems as far off as ever. Your sample page is very attractive. Please keep a sharp eye on the proofs. Truly yours, S.L.C." Lot Amendments Condition: Spines darkened, some wear at extremities, some hinges cracked, a few volumes with professional repairs; letter creased, some chipping at edges paper tape reinforcement on verso; very good. Item number: 200659