![]() ![]() 'I finally read the cover and my heart skipped - Mark Twain,' she exclaimed. However Kelly had no idea of the significance of the book until she turned it over. ![]() 'The cover had the feel of a tome pulled from an ancient library.' Mark Twain, real name Samuel Clemens, is lauded as the 'father of American literature' It's priceless to me for its age and my joy upon discovering it.' She said: 'The value of the book is an interesting debate but is non-consequential in the end. However Kelly explained to DailyMailTV that she wouldn't sell it at any price. That book is often called the great American novel, and Twain is frequently cited as the father of American literature. Some first editions of this book can fetch almost $3,500, depending on condition.Īnd original copies of Twain's most famous work - the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - can sell for more than $6,500. The illustrated tome was first printed in 1883 - and the 27-year-old was astonished to see it was a first edition. Kelly Sims spotted an original copy of the iconic author's book Life on the Mississippi poking out of the bookshelf. Artist Kelly Sims, 27, spotted an original copy of the iconic author Mark Twain's book Life on the Mississippi at a thrift storeĪn artist has discovered a Mark Twain first edition worth over $3,000 in a second hand shop - for $5. ![]()
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