The book Twain gave Barrie was later given by Barrie to somebody else and it is now at Yale. There is no "Sarah Findlay" --that was the name Barrie used to hide the identity of the original owner of the book. The original inscription is from a father to his two sons in 1885. So, it seems likely that Twain wanted to give Barrie a copy of the first edition for some reason, and not having a spare handy, found a used copy in a bookshop --which would explain perhaps why Twain's inscription draws attention to the previous ownership inscription rather than ignoring it. Anyone reading the 1917 booklet and examining the surviving book at Yale would figure out this much, but I've deliberately left out a few interesting details since it is possible that the person who is researching this subject may wish to publish a full version of the story at some point. If they wish to share more information with the list, it's up to them. Kevin @ Mac Donnell Rare Books 9307 Glenlake Drive Austin TX 78730 512-345-4139 Member: ABAA, ILAB ************************* You may browse our books at www.macdonnellrarebooks.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 1:19 PM Subject: Who was >I just finished reading a photcopy of Yale University's copy of #8 of 25= > of the Clement Shorter pamphlet and I apologize for raising the question= > again, but I don't remember if the thread revealed the location of Barrie= > 's copy of Huck Finn in dispute and the actual name and address of the > Sar= > ah Findlay in question. > > ACR > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3415 - Release Date: 01/31/11 > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3415 - Release Date: 01/31/11