Screamers and Eye Openers
London: John Camden Hotten, 74, Picadilly, 1871. Hardcover. 6/25" x 4". Two collections of Mark Twain's short stories bound together, both published in London by John Camden Hotten. Both are undated but attributed to 1871. Screamers: A Gathering of Scraps of Humour, Delicious Bits, & Short Stories. BAL 3333. Includes the final story 'Vengeance.' Probable first appearance for several stories. Eye Openers: Good Things, Immensely Funny Sayings & Stories That Will Bring A Smile Upon the Gruffest Countenance. BAL 3331. First appearance of 'Journalism in Tennessee.' Both printed by George Levey. Three quarter binding with marbled boards, significant wear to corners and spine. Previous bookseller's notes in pencil ("1st book appearance of 'Journalism in Tennessee' and several other pieces") on free endpaper. [1-9], 10-172, [5-9], 10-172. Verso of final page has ads for 'The New books of Humour' from James Camden Hotten. Good. Item #2022-M247
Price: $449.00