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Melville, Herman
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- Melville, Herman
- White-Jacket: Or, The World in a Man of War. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1850
- Ink and paper
8vo. Publisher's blind-stamped brown cloth with gilt spine title. Faint spotting. Cloth and gilt unusually bright and unrubbed, but some loss at spine ends and exposure to corners. Full morocco case.
Literature
BAL 13662
Condition
see cataloguing
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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 edition, first issue of the American edition, preceded by the English earlier that year. A work with real social impact; Melville used his experience serving on a man-o-war to expose in detail the terrible and degrading treament of the sailors. The distribution of copies to the Senate played a role in flogging being outlawed on naval vessels.