The Bluejay Yarn

  • Paperback
  • Turtles Quill Scriptorium, 1975
By [Turtle's Quill Scriptorium] Twain, Mark; Joyce Alexander (woodcuts); Dorsey Alexander (calligraphy)
Turtles Quill Scriptorium, 1975. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. Number 120 of 125 copies. "Jim Baker's Bluejay Yarn is based on a tale told to Mark Twain in the winter of 1864-5 at Jackass Hill by Jim Gillis, a prospector friend with a literary bent. It appeared in 1880 in 'A Tramp Abroad'" (page 21). Blue paper wrappers with black title to spine and front cover. Minor fading to spine panel and a few spots of foxing to covers. Clean interior. P RI/031518.

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