Featured in this lot is this 1888 edition of "A Tramp Abroad," by Mark Twain, (originally published in 1880). Publishers American Publishing Company, Hartford Conn., Chatto & Windus, London 1888, (Sold by Subscription Only). The book contains an astounding 328 illustrations by W. Fr. Brown, True Williams, B. Day and other artists including the author. "A Tramp Abroad" is a work of travel literature, including a mixture of autobiography and fictional events. The book details a journey by the author, with his friend Harris, through central and southern Europe. It sparkles with the author's shrewd observations and highly opinionated comments on Old World culture, and showcases his unparalleled ability to integrate humorous sketches, autobiographical tidbits, and historical anecdotes in a consistently entertaining narrative. Cast in the form of a walking tour through Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy, "A Tramp Abroad" includes among its adventures a voyage by raft down the Neckar and an ascent of Mount Blanc by telescope, as well as the author's attempts to study art - a wholly imagined activity Twain 'authenticated' with his own wonderfully primitive pictures included in this volume. The black linen bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in fair condition, scuffing and staining observed on covers and spine, loose spine, gold gilt still bright. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing. Measures 5.75"W x 9"L x 1..5"D, weight 2lb, 6oz.