Capture the sharp social satire of one of America’s greatest storytellers with this 1922 authorized edition of Pudd’nhead Wilson. The forest green cloth and classic Harper and Brothers typography create a visual impact that feels scholarly, moody, and authentically aged.
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Measurements: 7 inches height, 5 inches width
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Decade: 1920s
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Style: Literary Classic
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Material: Hardcover
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Condition: Good condition; shows significant age-related wear and damage to the spine
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Features: Authorized Edition, 295 pages, published by Harper and Brothers, includes frontispiece illustration
There is a distinct, rhythmic quality to this complex tale involving switched identities, small-town prejudice, and the early use of fingerprints as a forensic plot device. Carrying the honest tattered edges of its original binding and the natural yellowing of its pages, this copy adds a real sense of history and character to a library display or a specialized collection.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. All measurements are close but approximate.