MOBY DICK. Herman Melville. First Edition. 1851. SCARCE & ORIGINAL

Description: MOBY DICK. Herman Melville. First Edition. 1851. SCARCE & ORIGINAL Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1851. FIRST EDITION. Original dark brown cloth with the circular publisher's device to the center, front and rear. Coated orange endpapers. The rear free endpaper has been sympathetically replaced. Six page of ads at the end. Very professionally rebacked with the original spine laid down. There is chipping at all edges of the original spine cloth. Much of the gilt lettering is still present. The corners show some repair. There is a 2" closed tear to the fore edge at one leaf, p. 123-124. There is some repair to the upper title, at the fore edge. The usual foxing, to varying degrees, is evident throughout. Rubbing to the rear endpapers. Very tight and without any names or bookplates. Contained in a new, lovely half-brown leather and cloth clamshell case. I am always happy to answer any questions. Insured media mail shipping free to buyer. Please bid with knowledge and care. Thank you and happy bidding!

Price: 15000 USD

Location: El Cajon, California

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