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Melville, Herman
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Moby-Dick; or the Whale. New York: Harper & Brothers; London: Richard Bentley, 1851
8vo (7 3/8 x 5 in.; 188 x 127 mm). 6-page publisher's advertisement at end. Usual light foxing to title-page, minor foxing and some spotting, chiefly marginal, offsetting in the shape of a woman's dress affecting text along top gutter of pp. 258–259. Publisher's blind-stamped and ruled brown "A" cloth, spine lettered gilt, orange-coated endpapers; very minor tears to foot of spine. Overall, a fine fresh copy. Dark red cloth chemise and slipcase, crimson morocco spine.
8vo (7 3/8 x 5 in.; 188 x 127 mm). 6-page publisher's advertisement at end. Usual light foxing to title-page, minor foxing and some spotting, chiefly marginal, offsetting in the shape of a woman's dress affecting text along top gutter of pp. 258–259. Publisher's blind-stamped and ruled brown "A" cloth, spine lettered gilt, orange-coated endpapers; very minor tears to foot of spine. Overall, a fine fresh copy. Dark red cloth chemise and slipcase, crimson morocco spine.
Provenance
James O. Adams (presentation inscription on front free endpaper — E. H. Mills (book label on front pastedown) — George R. Jackson (stamp on flyleaf). Acquisition: Ralph Geoffrey Newman
Literature
BAL 13664; Grolier, American 60; Sadleir, Excursions 229
Condition
8vo (7 3/8 x 5 in.; 188 x 127 mm). 6-page publisher's advertisement at end, Usual light foxing to title-page, minor foxing and some spotting, chiefly marginal, offsetting in the shape of a woman's dress affecting text along top gutter of pp. 258259. Publisher's blind-stamped and ruled brown "A" cloth, spine lettered gilt, orange-coated endpapers; very minor tears to foot of spine. Overall, a fine fresh copy. Dark red cloth chemise and slipcase, crimson morocco spine.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First American edition. First binding, with publisher's circular device stamped on the covers. This edition contains thirty-five passages and the "Epilogue" omitted from the preceding English edition.