5B 1930 Herman Melville. First trade edition. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent

Notes

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is a classic novel about Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest to hunt down Moby Dick, a massive white whale that previously cost him his leg. The story is narrated by Ishmael, a sailor aboard Ahab’s ship, the Pequod. Blending adventure, philosophical reflection, and detailed descriptions of whaling, the novel explores themes like obsession, revenge, fate, and humanity’s struggle against nature.

Description

Black canvas hardcover with silver embossed illustrations and lettering on the front cover and spine. Fading to some of the silver designs on the spine. Wear to the top and bottom of the spine softening the canvas and tearing slightly at the corners. Browning to pages from age. Beige facsimile dust jacket with black and deep blue lettering and designs. Great condition overall.