Clemens, Samuel L.

8vo (200 x 129mm.), first American edition, frontispiece and three illustrated plates by W.T. Smedley, publisher's red cloth, black and white illustration on upper cover, spine lettered in white, original buff dust-jacket, cloth chemise in brown morocco-backed slipcase, endpapers slightly browned, book-label on front pastedown, dust-jacket with two small spots to front panel, minor wear to jacket edges with a few small chips at extremities.

BAL 3483

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A fine copy with the rare dust-jacket.

Samuel Clemens wrote A Dog's Tale for his youngest daughter Jane. An animal rights activist, she had requested that her father write a story about animal abuse. The story first appeared in the December 1903 issue of Harper's Magazine and in January 2004 was published as a pamphlet in London for the National Anti-Vivisection Society.