Author: MELVILLE, Herman
Title: Moby Dick
Description: [Brattleboro, VT], Limited Editions Club, 1943. Hardcover. Two quarto volumes (7-1/2" x 10") bound in full dark sheepskin with gilt lettering on the spines. Copy #818 of 1000 with color and black-and-white plates after paintings by Boardman Robinson and SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page. One of the most difficult books of the press to obtain in decent condition because of the tendency of the leather to dry. When copies are seen, usually the binding is so dry it is crumbling. The limitation of 1000 copies is not stated, nor is the typical limitation of 1500 copies stated, but a letter from the publisher, George Macy, to a subscriber in another copy we handled explained the limitation (not included here). Note from the publisher, though not the Monthly Letter, laid in. Ill.: Boardman Robinson. The leather is still supple with solid coloring. The spines are faded with some wear to the tips, and there's slight edgewear but much less than normally encountered. Very Good, lacking the slipcase. A better example than most copies offered for sale .

Keywords: Signed, Nautical Fiction, Illustrated Books, Limited Editions Club, Fine Press, Boardman Robinson, Herman Melville Boardman Robinson Signed Illustrated Books 19th Century American Literature Literature: American


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