The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym by Edgar Allan Poe - 1930

New York: The Heritage Press, 1930. Cloth. Very Good. 11" by 7.5". Rene Clarke. A lovely later edition of Edgar Allan Poe's sole novel on the subject of whaling with bold illustrations by Rene Clarke, presented in a slipcase. First published in 11837, this was Edgar Allan Poe's sole complete novel, and narrates the tale of the titular stowaway whom sneaks aboard whaling ship Grampus. Illustrated with splendid and bold designs by Rene Clarke.With an introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch. Published for the Limited Editions Club. From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. In a quarter cloth binding complete with a slipcase. Externally generally smart; spine is a little spotted, and there is some minor wear to the extremities. Slipcase is structurally excellent, with just the odd mark. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good