Moby Dick; Or, the Whale
by Melville, Herman; Barry Moser [Artist]
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
San Francisco: The Arion Press, 1979. First thus. Limited edition. Presentation copy signed by Barry Moser in pencil on the rear colophon, inscribed to financier Richard Gangel and his wife. xvi, 577, [3]pp. Bound in publisher's full blue morocco with silver spine lettreing, housed in blue linen slipcase with a linen title label. A hint of toning and a few tiny scuffs to the spine, else Fine. Slipcase sunned and a bit worn, a little frayed along edges, Very Good. Invitation to publication party or this book as well as Christmas greeting laid in.
One of the major fine press works of the 20th century. Melville's remarkably ahead-of-its-time American novel is brought to life with Moser's illustrations, hand-set type, and sumptuous handmade paper.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945912
- Title
- Moby Dick; Or, the Whale
- Author
- Melville, Herman; Barry Moser [Artist]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First thus
- Publisher
- The Arion Press
- Place of Publication
- San Francisco
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- The Arion Press, fine, novel, limited edition, signed
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Colophon
- The colophon contains information about a book's publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printer's...
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...