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– Herman Melville (The Spencer Press, Vol. 17)
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Lot # 28
System ID # 1590633
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Up for auction is a handsome, vintage hardcover edition of Herman Melville's classic masterpiece, Moby Dick or The White Whale. Published in 1936 by The Spencer Press as Volume 17 of their acclaimed "The World's Greatest Literature" series, this volume blends iconic 19th-century storytelling with early 20th-century bookmaking charm.
Item Details
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: The Spencer Press
Series: The World's Greatest Literature (Volume 17)
Year: 1936
Format: Hardcover (clothbound with embossed geometric/floral bands on the front cover)
Spine: Beautifully detailed green and gilt faux-leather panels featuring ornamental gold stamping.
Interior: Includes the complete textual epilogue and a classic frontispiece block-print illustration of a whaling crew facing a catastrophic breach.
Condition Report
Please review all provided photographs carefully to assess condition:
Cover & Spine: The brown cloth boards show light shelf wear and minor bumping to the corners. The spine remains structurally intact, though there is noticeable fraying and chipping at the head and heel. Gilt text on the spine remains bright and legible.
Edges & Binding: The text block edges show uniform age-toning and light handling smudges. The binding is square, though aged.
Interior Pages: Clean, crisp text with minimal foxing or notation. Free from major tears or missing pages.
This is a wonderful addition to any vintage library shelf or a perfect gift for lovers of high-seas adventure and classic Americana.