
The Works of Mark Twain: Complete & Unabridged Edition
This item is a hardbound book titled "The Works of Mark Twain: Complete & Unabridged." The book features a dark, possibly navy blue or black, textured cover that appears to be made of a faux leather or embossed paper material. The front cover is intricately decorated with silver or off-white foil stamping. A prominent rectangular frame, embellished with ornate rococo or baroque-style scrollwork and floral motifs, encloses the title. Within this frame, 'THE WORKS OF' is displayed in a smaller, elegant serif font, stacked above 'MARK TWAIN' which is rendered in a larger, more impactful serif typeface. Below the author's name, another smaller decorative element precedes the text 'COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED' in a simple, compact serif font. The edges of the cover are also bordered with similar intricate foil-stamped scrollwork, suggesting a classic or vintage aesthetic design. The book's physical size appears to be a standard novel or anthology dimension, roughly 8-9 inches in height and 5-6 inches in width, with a moderate thickness indicating substantial content. Both the front cover and the overall condition appear to be very good with no obvious signs of significant wear, tears, stains, or damage. The foil stamping is intact and vibrant, suggesting either careful handling or a relatively newer publication. The book's construction seems robust, indicating good quality binding. There are no visible author's signatures, publisher's marks, or dates of publication from the provided image, but the style points towards a classic literature collection, likely published in the mid-to-late 20th century or as a more recent commemorative edition designed to emulate classic book aesthetics. The classic design and complete/unabridged nature suggest it's a comprehensive collection for a literary enthusiast.
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$25-45
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November 3, 2025
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$25-45
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This item is a hardbound book titled "The Works of Mark Twain: Complete & Unabridged." The book features a dark, possibly navy blue or black, textured cover that appears to be made of a faux leather or embossed paper material. The front cover is intricately decorated with silver or off-white foil stamping. A prominent rectangular frame, embellished with ornate rococo or baroque-style scrollwork and floral motifs, encloses the title. Within this frame, 'THE WORKS OF' is displayed in a smaller, elegant serif font, stacked above 'MARK TWAIN' which is rendered in a larger, more impactful serif typeface. Below the author's name, another smaller decorative element precedes the text 'COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED' in a simple, compact serif font. The edges of the cover are also bordered with similar intricate foil-stamped scrollwork, suggesting a classic or vintage aesthetic design. The book's physical size appears to be a standard novel or anthology dimension, roughly 8-9 inches in height and 5-6 inches in width, with a moderate thickness indicating substantial content. Both the front cover and the overall condition appear to be very good with no obvious signs of significant wear, tears, stains, or damage. The foil stamping is intact and vibrant, suggesting either careful handling or a relatively newer publication. The book's construction seems robust, indicating good quality binding. There are no visible author's signatures, publisher's marks, or dates of publication from the provided image, but the style points towards a classic literature collection, likely published in the mid-to-late 20th century or as a more recent commemorative edition designed to emulate classic book aesthetics. The classic design and complete/unabridged nature suggest it's a comprehensive collection for a literary enthusiast.
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