Acquire a signature from the very heart of American literature. This is an original cream laid paper bearing the distinctive hand-signature and inscription of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), penned in the final decade of his life. Dated December 1906, the piece features his iconic flourish beneath the warm, personal inscription "A Merry Christmas", making it a poignant holiday artifact from the legendary author of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer.
The signature is executed in Twain's characteristic, robust iron-gall ink, showing the confident flow of his mature years. Dating from a period of both great fame and personal loss, this piece is more than an autograph—it is a direct connection to the wit, wisdom, and humanity of America's greatest storyteller. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from a recognized manuscript expert, it is an essential acquisition for any serious collection of literary history or 19th-century Americana.
Key Details:
Author: Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens, 1835-1910)
Item: Original Hand-Signed & Inscribed Paper
Inscription: "A Merry Christmas" with signature.
Date: December 1906
Condition: Fine. Light even toning, clean folds, strong ink contrast.
Authentication: Expert LOA with provenance from a private literary collection.
Dimensions: Approximately 5" x 3" (postcard size).