Herman Melville / Moby Dick 1st Edition 1930

Description: Moby Dick Author: Herman Melville Title: Moby Dick Publication: New York: Random House, 1930 Edition: First Edition Thus Description: Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. First edition thus. The book measures approximately 7.25" x 5.5" with 822 numbered pages. With scarce original dust jacket. This book is in very good condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine and around edges of boards. Moderate foxing to all edges of textblock. Previous owner's handwriting in pencil on front endpaper. Erased but left light indentation. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine and around edges of jacket. Moderate staining to all jacket. "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 #(O11-53). Seller ID: 6704 Subject: Fiction Ernestoic Books Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1500 USD

Location: Clarence, New York

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