Report From Paradise. With Drawings by Charles Locke

Twain, Mark. Report From Paradise. With Drawings by Charles Locke. New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1952. First edition F-B. large Octavo. xxv, 93 (2)pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over tan half cloth and blue boards with blue lettering on spine. Illustrated half title. Frontispiece drawing and illustrated title page. Introduction by Dixon Wecter and illustrated by Charles Locke with numerous, mostly full page drawings by Charles Locke. ‘A volume by America’s greatest humorist, containing two of his favorite, secretly cherished works: 1. “Captain Stormfied’s Visit to Heaven” (published in full for the first time) and 2. :Letter from the Recording Angel” (hilarious and savage satire which has never before appeared in book form)… remarkably full statement of Mark Twain’s views on the religious doctrine of his time.’ (Publisher). Dustjacket, binding and interior in overall very good, near fine condition. vg to near fine. Hardcover. (41712) $45