TWAIN, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens].
The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches.
New York: Boni and Liveright , 1919.
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First Edition of Samuel L. Clemens' The Curious Republic of Gondour
First edition of Twain's classic collection of humorous sketches. Octavo, original half cloth over paper-covered boards. In near fine condition. Period ownership inscription.
"Apparently unironic and wisely unsigned, [Twain's The Curious Republic of Gondour] modestly proposed a change in the suffrage laws... the essay argued, in essence, that universal suffrage was fine - but why not allot bonus voting privileges on an escalating scale based on extent of education and property holding" (Powers, Mark Twain: A Life, 378).
The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches.
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