Omoo a Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas a Sequel to Typee by Melville Herman (14 results)

Octavo, blue heavy boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt lettering + decoration to cover, marbled page edges, patterned eps, frontispiece, xxv + 320pp + 13 plates + 2 maps to rear, VG- (moderate bruising to spine + extrems w/ some fraying to foot of spine, spine cocked, light-moderate soiling to boards, light tanning to page edges, prev owner's adhesive ex libris label to front pastedown, light-moderate foxing throughout, 1cm crack at bottom of rear gutter.

19,5 x 14 cm ; Leinen. Condition: Akzeptabel. XI, 365 S., 1 Kt. ; Englischsprachige Hardcoverausgabe, gestalteter Leineneinband, XI, 365 Seiten, 1 Karte. Einband fleckig. Beide Kapitale mit Läsur. Vorderes Innengelenk geplatzt. pwRegal-HH.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor loss to spine head and to spine base, boards very lightly soiled. 1892 Hard Cover. xiii, 365 pp. Frontispiece by Henry Austin; 4 plates by A. Burham Shute. "Following the commercial and critical success of Typee, Herman Melville continued his series of South Sea adventure-romances with Omoo. Named after the Polynesian term for a rover, or someone who roams from island to island, Omoo chronicles the tumultuous events aboard a South Sea whaling vessel and is based on Melville?s personal experiences as a crew member on a ship sailing the Pacific. From recruiting among the natives for sailors to handling deserters and even mutiny, Melville gives a first-person account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century filled with colorful characters and vivid descriptions of the far-flung locales of Polynesia.

Half-Leather. Condition: Good+. Reprint. xiii, 321 pages, frontispiec map. Old library bookplate on front endpaper and 3 old library stamps but no markings on the binding. Nice half-leather binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. Reprint. HB. Illustrated cloth. G. Spine faded, rubbed and bumped, covers rubbed and bumped, pastedowns and feps showing signs of damp, owner's ink signatures on ffep. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1892, D.D. Nickerson, HB (no dj, dark brown boards) 365pp, VG (corners lightly bumped, gilt titles on spine slightly faded, gilt top edge, interior clean and unmarked, binding tight).

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. VG/no dust jacket--as issued. Scarce vintage hardcover copy. 1892. Darkening to spine and light soiling to boards. United States Book co. Former owners stamp unobtrusively on front endpaper. Light blue boards with black lettering and a wonderful illustration of brown ship on front board. Light soiling to page ends. 365 pages. Scarce book.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Lacking spine. Front board detached. Foxing. Provenance: Carl R. Staubel, with pencil owner's name "C R Straubel". [Reference: Taylor, "Roll of Book Collectors in New Zealand" p. 33.] ; 1849 reprint. "Mr. Murray's Colonial & Home Library" on half-title page. "Murray's Colonial 7 Home Library" blind-stamped on boards. [1-6] (xi)-xiii, [1 (blank)], 1-321, [1] pages + frontispiece map + 16 pages advertisements. Advertisements dated May, 1848. Blind-stamped red cloth boards. Lacking spine. Front board detached. Page dimensions: 177 x 119mm.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 390. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1892 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 390.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 422. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1892 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 422.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 360. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1893 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 360.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good (Plus). No Jacket. Later Printing. New York/Chicago: United States Book Company., 1892. Melville's adventures dated to 1842; this is a Very Good (Plus) copy of an attractive, and uncommon, edition from fifty years later. Brick red cloth binding with gilt titling on the spine. The front cover is nicely decorated with a warship and titled in black Clean text; xiii, 365 pages. Lightly rubbed around the margins; the spine has darkened and the gilt lettering is dulled (still readable). A solid copy, and a nice way to read Melville.In an archival plastic protector. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cloth Boards. Reprint. Reprint, 8vo, pp. xiv, 321, b/w frontis map, endpaper adverts, bookplate, few marks endpapers and occasionally scattered throughout, page edges slightly tanned, front hinge broken and stitching exposed, top edge dust stained, original cloth boards, spine and edges discoloured, head and tail spine frayed, edges worn. Tales of the Pacific. Murray's Home and Colonial Library.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1892. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 390, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 390.