Moby Dick
Herman Melville
Published by Random House, New York, 1930
Used
Hardcover
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Ernestoic Books, Clarence, NY, U.S.A.
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About this Item
Description:
First edition thus. With the iconic Rockwell Kent illustrations. Measures approximately 7.25" x 5.5", with 822 numbered pages. Comes with a brand new facsimile (reproduction) dust jacket for protection and display. This book is in fair condition. Spine is coming off the binding. Tearing and chipping to edges of boards. Hinges are cracked exposing mesh slightly at rear pastedown. Previous owner's address sticker and bookplate at front pastedown. Interior pages are clean. "Moby Dick or The Whale" by Herman Melville is told through the narrative of Ishmael a sailor on board a whaling ship whose captain is seeking vengeance against Moby Dick, the giant sperm whale who crippled him on the ship's previous voyage. This book was a commercial failure and out of print at the time of the authors death in 1891. Its reputation as a "Great American Novel" was established in the 20th century after the 1919 centennial of the authors birth. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(O10-48). Seller Inventory # 7030
Bibliographic Details
Title: Moby Dick
Publisher: Random House, New York
Publication Date: 1930
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Rockwell Kent
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: First Edition Thus.