Moby Dick, H. Melville (1977) Leather, 22K Gold, Capt Ahab, Killer Whale, Easton

Description: Moby Dick; or The Whale by Herman Melville Published by The Easton Press, Norwalk, CT, 1977. Fully Leather-bound hardcover Collector's Edition, accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The end sheets are of Moire silk with a sewn-in satin ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. Bound in stunning black leather with ornate gilt decorations and titling. The gilt-decorated hubbed spine features four raised bands. Gold gilt to all text block edges. This is the first Easton Press edition featuring an introduction by Clifton Fadiman and illustrations by Boardman Robinson. This beautiful Collector's Edition by The Easton Press is from their The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written collection. Most copies of this book can be found online starting at around $50.00 and going up into the hundreds. This copy has a small, rubbed area on the gilt at the fore edge (see photos). Due to this single condition issue, I am asking just $29.95 for this copy. All Orders Are Carefully Wrapped and Promptly Shipped. 100% Feedback Score. Reasonable Offers Welcome

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Barrington, Illinois

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