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1 vol. Herman Melville, Moby Dick or The Whale. First Trade Edition, Limited Ed.

$3,750
£2,858.61
€3,265.74
CA$5,276.78
A$5,779.71
CHF 3,043.02
MX$68,978.90
NOK 38,780.53
SEK 35,451.25
DKK 24,403.88

About the Item

1 vol. Herman Melville, Moby Dick or The Whale. First Trade Edition, Limited Edition. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Illustrated throughout. Inscribed to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Rebound in full midnight blue Morocco leather. Gilt inscribed whale's tail tangled in rope on front and back covers. Raise bands. All edges gilt. Gilt ship anchors, boats, and sailboats on spine panels. Published: New York; Random house; 1930 H: 7 3/8" W: 5 3/4" D: 2 1/8"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 2.125 in (5.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856147875612

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