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New Yorki: C. H. Webb, 1868. Second Edition, or First Edition, Second State. Blindstamped and Gilt Stamped Cloth. Very Good Plus. Issued one year after the first appearance of Twain's first published book, and to this day a treasured classic of humor writing. 12mo. 17.5 by 12 cm. 198 pp. Condition: spine has a touch of darkening. Upper spine extremity with minor loss of cloth. Beveled edges with faint dings. Tight binding, with leaves age toned but otherwise clean. An overall attractive early copy of this classic.

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, also known as 'The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' is an 1865 short story by Mark Twain. It was his first great success as a writer and brought him national attention. The story is set in a gold-mining camp in Calaveras County, California, and the plot revolves around a jumping frog contest. Twain's narrative follows the gambler Jim Smiley, who has a frog that can jump higher than any other frog. This humorous tale is also known for its colorful characters, including the narrator, who is drawn into the story by the loquacious storyteller, Simon Wheeler.