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Antique 1888 edition of Wit and Humor of the Age.Published by G. S. Cline / Western Publishing House, Chicago.This impressive 19th-century volume contains more than 700 pages of American humor, wit, stories, anecdotes, riddles, jokes and illustrations.The book includes material featuring Mark Twain along with sections on political wit, military wit, Irish wit, railroad jokes and anecdotes, funny love stories, puns, riddles and other period humor.Beautiful decorative Victorian-era binding with ivy artwork and ornate lettering. Numerous illustrations and portrait plates appear throughout the book.A vintage Private Library of W. C. Brown ownership label remains inside the front cover, adding an interesting piece of provenance.Condition is fair antique condition. The book shows considerable wear consistent with its age. The covers and spine have rubbing and edge wear. The front inner hinge has significant separation with exposed binding material, and additional binding wear is present. Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the condition description.A fascinating 1888 survivor and an attractive collectible for anyone interested in antique books, Victorian literature, American humor, Mark Twain or decorative bindings.Sold as pictured.
