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Lot 354

MELVILLE, Herman (1819–1891). –– KENT, Rockwell (1882–1971)...

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MELVILLE, Herman (1819?1891). ?? KENT, Rockwell (1882?1971).?Moby Dick, or The Whale.?New York: Random House, 1930. 8vo. Numerous illustrations by Kent. Contemporary half dark blue morocco gilt, marbled sides, a gilt device of a three?masted ship on upper cover near foot, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt?devices and lettering in compartments, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers (some light rubbing at extreme edges, front joint cracked). FIRST TRADE EDITION of Rockwell Kent?s illustrated single?volume Moby Dick.