Limited Editions Club: Roughing It by Mark Twain

Updated October 19, 2026

Lot number1115
Estimate185.00 USD
AuctionMaricopa Western Collectables and More Auction
DateOctober 23, 2026 at 10:09 AM MST
Auction houseLiquidate USA
LocationMaricopa, Arizona

Own a stunning piece of literary artistry with this exquisite 1972 edition of Mark Twain's 'Roughing It,' published by The Limited Editions Club. This masterfully crafted volume features a three-piece binding style, showcasing an ochre natural-finish linen shelfback paired with sides covered in beautiful, decorated parchment paper. The book is presented in its original matching slipcase, sharing the same elegant decorated design. Enthusiasts will admire the intricate, dark maroon illustrations stamped on the cover and spine, which are further complemented by silver-leaf titling. Inside, the pages are composed of cream-white Curtis Rag laid paper, specially made with the Club's watermark. This edition includes an introduction by Edward Wagenknecht and is vibrantly illustrated by Noel Sickles, featuring ten full-page color paintings, three double-spreads, and twenty-one black-and-white in-text brush drawings. This is a collector's dream of classic American literature designed with unparalleled attention to detail.

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