The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. By Mark Twain. Signed by Thomas Hart Benton. Signed Limited Edition. Limited Editions Club. New York, 1942.

A pinnacle of American literature, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is Mark Twain’s best work. It has defined American literature since its publication in 1884. As Ernest Hemingway famously put it, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called ‘Huckleberry Finn’.” Through engaging first-person narration, authentic dialect, and an exciting tale of escape down the Mississippi River, Mark Twain captured something essential about American culture. This edition is also noteworthy for its illustrations. They were produced by acclaimed American artist Thomas Hart Benton for the Limited Editions Club. They include some of Benton’s best work.

This signed limited edition is signed by Benton on the colophon. It is #123 of 1,500 copies. It is in very good condition. In the original cloth, very good with only some soiling and fading, mainly to spine. Text block fine. With the original slipcase, very good with some chipping, soiling, and closed tears. Top edges have been internally reinforced.

A scarce LEC copy of Benton’s Huckleberry Finn.