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Moby Dick

Herman Melville

Illustrated by Boardman Robinson

Published, full leather, Heritage Press.  Signed by artist.  $450.00.  Some rubbing at top edge of Vol. 1.  Previous owner's bookplate in both volumes.  

Description:

Two quarto volumes (7-1/2" x 10") bound in full dark sheepskin with gilt lettering on the spines. Copy #725 of 1500 with color and black-and-white plates after paintings by Boardman Robinson and SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page. One of the most difficult books of the press to obtain in decent condition because of the tendency of the leather to dry. When copies are seen, usually the binding is so dry it is crumbling.A beautiful set in very-good condition. 

Tales of Mystery and Imagination

Edgar Allan Poe  $600.

1st edition of Harry Clarke illustrated volume.  With rare dust-jacket.  

Description

Brentano's, New York. Large 4to, 412 (1)pp. Original gilt-decorated black cloth with label on front cover. One of 2500 copies, with 32 full-page illustrations (8 are color, tipped-in plates), plus numerous vignettes. First color-plate edition. Illustrated by Harry Clarke. Stories include "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and 25 additional stories.