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

Offered by: Imperial Fine Books

Description
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"

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Leather
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	841867

Dimensions

W.	5.75 in;	H.	7 in;	D.	2.125 in;
W.	14.61 cm;	H.	17.78 cm;	D.	5.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Imperial Fine Books, established in 1989 by Bibi Mohamed, specializes in rare, collectible leather-bound sets and fine bindings across various fields like literature, history, and Americana. A women-owned business, it offers personalized services including book searches, custom collections, and restoration, creating exquisite private libraries for clients such as Scott Snyder and Cullman & Kravis. | info@imperialfinebooks.com | 212.861.6620

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