[Rarebooks] FS: The First Publication of any part of MOBY DICK

[Charles Agvent]

One of many interesting 19th Century American and British Literary items 
on our website: http://www.charlesagvent.com including signed pieces by 
Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Wordsworth, Mark Twain, Henry Longfellow, 
and many others with some superb pieces to be cataloged in the coming 
months.

(MELVILLE, Herman). "The Town-Ho's Story" from MOBY DICK in HARPER'S 
MONTHLY. Volume III: June - November 1851. New York: Harper & Brothers, 
1851. First Edition. Half black morocco with matching corners, brown 
boards, and a gilt-lettered and ruled spine; 864 pages. Illustrated with 
engravings. The first publication of any part of MOBY DICK. The 
eight-page excerpt is noted as being "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." Light, sporadic foxing, generally 
quite clean; covers tight and firm, the gilt bright on the spine. Near 
Fine. (#015384)        $300.00

-- 
All books subject to prior sale. Cash with order; institutions may be 
billed. Postage additional: $10.00 for the first item; $5.00 for each 
thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania 
residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and 
Discover accepted. Books may be returned within 10 days of receipt for 
any reason provided they are in the same condition as sent and prior 
notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value. We carry a 
diverse stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century 
Literary First Editions, Signed Books, Presidential Autographs, 
Illustrated Books, and the world's largest inventory of Limited Editions 
Club books. *We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be 
members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and 
the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).* Please feel 
free to contact us with any wants or offerings. Thank you.

CHARLES AGVENT

291 Linden Road

Mertztown, PA 19539-8750

610-682-4750

info at charlesagvent.com

Please visit our shop: http://www.charlesagvent.com