MOBY DICK OR THE WHALE by Herman Melville
First edition thus, first printing, published by Random House, 1930. Profusely illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Rare original dust jacket present.
Condition: 822 pages with epilogue, book is fine, rubbing to lower bottom textblock at fore edge being the only blemish. Silver stamped titles and design fine, unmarked. Binding tight, hinges sound, corners sharp, inside free from writing, markings or inscriptions. Text and leaves clean.
Original dust jacket very good +, sunning to spine, chipping to spine ends and corners, closed tears to extremities, toning and light shelfwear.
A truly stunning collectible copy of a highly sought after edition!
Shipping: The book will be securely packaged for shipping in several layers of bubble wrap and a sturdy box, fully insured.
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