MELVILLE, Herman. Moby Dick; or, The Whale (In fine full leather binding)

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press. Large octavo. pp. 614. Bound in full genuine black leather, elaborately gilt-decorated to boards and spine with maritime wave motifs and central whale medallion. All edges gilt. Silk moiré endpapers. Ribbon marker. Illustrated by Boardman Robinson. Introduction by Clifton Fadiman. A fine copy. Near fine.

A finely produced Easton Press Collector’s Edition of Melville’s masterpiece, widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language. This edition forms part of The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series and is printed on archival-quality paper, bound in genuine leather with raised bands and ornate gilt tooling.

The volume features illustrations by Boardman Robinson and an introduction by Clifton Fadiman, providing historical and literary context to Melville’s epic tale of obsession, fate, and the metaphysical struggle between man and nature.

An attractive example of this highly collectible Easton Press production — sought after both by literary collectors and decorative binding enthusiasts.

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