Harper's New Monthly Magazine. Volume III. June to November, 1851. (First printing of the whale called Moby Dick)
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1851. Illustrated. June to November, 1851. Hardcover. Contains first printing of the whale called Moby Dick. Harper's New Monthly Magazine. Volume III ONLY. June to November, 1851. Bound in one. Hardcover. Bound in half black leather and textured dark brown publisher's cloth. Covers are plain with gilt tooled ornamentation at the seams. Spine is black leather with stamped in gilt lettering and decorative lining. Illustrated occasionally throughout with engravings in black and white. Dual columned. Contains list of illustrations. viii, 684 pp.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE CONTENTS: "In the October 1851 issue of Harper's New Monthly Magazine 'The Town Ho's Story' was published, with a footnote reading: 'From The Whale'. The title of a new work by Mr. Melville, in the press of Harper and Brothers, and now publishing in London by Mr. Bentley." (Wikipedia). See page 658 for first printing from Melville's "Moby Dick".
CONDITION: Overall VG to VG+. External cover shows general shelf wear, especially at the corners and edges. Inner hinges have cracked, yet both boards are firmly attached and the binding is solid. Some foxing throughout, yet is unmarked except for notation on the front flyleaf and owner's previous name on the title page, both in pencil. Engravings are wonderful. Pagination appears complete. A special copy. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good +.
9.75" x 6.75" x 2"
Item #069855
Price: $200.00 save 50% $100.00