Herman Melville : Typee, Omoo, Mardi (Library of America) in Slipcase
by Melville, Herman
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/slipcase fine
- ISBN 10
- 0940450003
- ISBN 13
- 9780940450004
- Seller
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Batavia, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Library of America, 1982-05-06. 6th print. hardcover. fine/slipcase fine. 5x1x8. NOT an ex library book. Book with dark blue cloth binding. Ribbon marker. Slipcase has no splits.
Synopsis
Typee is a fictional, but heavily autobiographical book by Herman Melville. Based on his own three weeks as a captive on Nuku Hiva, Melville's protagonist spends four months trapped on the island. Melville also fleshed out the story with details provided by contemporary explorers. The book was his most popular during his lifetime and provided significant groundwork for later tales of European and Pacific cultures meeting.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 346762
- Title
- Herman Melville : Typee, Omoo, Mardi (Library of America) in Slipcase
- Author
- Melville, Herman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- slipcase fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 6th print
- ISBN 10
- 0940450003
- ISBN 13
- 9780940450004
- Publisher
- Library of America
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1982-05-06
- Size
- 5x1x8
- X weight
- 29 oz
Terms of Sale
Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller
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About the Seller
Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
Batavia, Illinois
About Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller
Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller was established in 1987 offering collectible and out of print books. We offer a full line of general stock with an emphasis on Americana, Children & Juvenile, Juvenile Series and Military. We are careful in describing the condition of the book and the dust jacket. All dust jackets are protected with mylar covers. All books are subject to prior sale. Member of Midwest Book Hunters.
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