TYPEE. A ROMANCE OF THE SOUTH SEAS
by MELVILLE, Herman (COVARRUBIAS, Miguel)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Bookplate on front pastedown. Near Fine in an intact, Very Good slipcase with some wear
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Typee is American writer Herman Melville's first book, partly based on his actual experiences as a captive on Nuku Hiva (which Melville spelled as Nukuheva) in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands and the title comes from a valley there called Tai Pi Vai. It was Melville's most popular work during his lifetime; for 19th century readers his career seemed to go downhill afterwards, but during the early 20th century it was seen as just the beginning of a career that peaked with Moby-Dick (1851).
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- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 019561
- Title
- TYPEE. A ROMANCE OF THE SOUTH SEAS
- Author
- MELVILLE, Herman (COVARRUBIAS, Miguel)
- Illustrator
- Miguel Covarrubias
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate on front pastedown. Near Fine in an intact, Very Good slipcase with some wear
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1935
- Keywords
- Signed, Miguel Covarrubias, Color Plates, Limited Editions Club, Raymond Weaver, Fine Press, Herman Melville, Illustrated Books, 19th Century American Literature, 19th Century Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- 19th Century American Literature;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
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- Fine
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