[Rarebooks] FS: MOBY DICK Illustrated by Boardman Robinson, price reduced

[Charles Agvent]

Price reduced to $1000 NET

MELVILLE, Herman. MOBY DICK. [Brattleboro, VT]: Limited Editions Club, 
1943. Two quarto volumes (7-1/2" x 10") bound in full dark sheepskin 
with gilt lettering on the spines. Copy #228 of 1000 with color and 
black-and-white plates after paintings by Boardman Robinson and SIGNED 
by the artist on the colophon page. One of the most difficult books of 
the press to obtain in decent condition because of the tendency of the 
leather to dry. When copies are seen, usually the binding is so dry it 
is crumbling. The limitation of 1000 copies is not stated, nor is the 
typical limitation of 1500 copies stated, but a letter from the 
publisher, George Macy, to a subscriber in another copy we handled 
explained the limitation (not included here). The leather is still 
supple with solid coloring. The spines are somewhat faded with some 
rubbed spots and slight wear to the tops. Very Good in a Very Good 
slipcase, intact with splits at the top. Better than most copies offered 
for sale. (#017922) $1,500.00

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