Description:

Published by Random House, New York, 1930. First Edition Thus. Thick octavo (18.5cm); black cloth, with titling and decorations stamped in silver on spine and front cover. First trade edition of Melville's novel illustrated by Rockwell Kent, following the three-volume Lakeside Press edition published the same year. One of the most iconic illustrated books of the 20th century, and a highpoint of Art Deco design and typography. Finely bound in black Morocco, spine lettered and decorated in silver after the original Rockwell Kent designed binding, pictorial block of a whale to the spine. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent with woodcuts throughout the text, with full-page plates, chapter head and tailpieces, other smaller cuts in the text. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 5.75" x 7.5"
  • Condition:
  • Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages. No slip case or dust jacket

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