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New York: The Lakeside Press, 1930. First Edition Thus. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition thus, limited to 1,000 copies. Three volumes in publisher's acetate jackets, in aluminum slipcase. Presentation copy signed by Rockwell Kent on the front free end paper of Volume I, "Inscribed with affectionate friendship to Putzie - Rockwell Kent, 1950." Volumes II and III bear Rockwell Kent-illustrated bookplates of Marie Luise Hinrichs. Near Fine. Narrow strips of sunning to spine cloth at ends, light rubbing to cloth at extremities and light abrasions to black topstains. Pages toned and with offsetting from illustrations. Acetate wrappers are wrinkled and shrunken with age, as is typical, and show a bit of chipping and edge wear, with some separation starting between the acetate and a paper flap on both volumes II and III; acetate on volume II with light staining. Aluminum slipcase is lightly worn, bumped at top and bottom edge. A stunning presentation copy, inscribed by Kent, and with bookplates designed… Read More

Kent, Rockwell. Kent, Rockwell, illustrator. MOBY DICK by Herman Melville. Lakeside Press, Chicago, 1930. The Artist and the Book, 140. Edition of 1000 copies. First edition thus. Three volumes, quarto, 279, 284, and 282pp. 280 illustrations by Kent after his ink and wash drawings, except that the title pages of each volume are prints made from copper-plate engravings by Kent (Burne-Jones 58-60). Housed in the original aluminum slipcase. Jo Mielziner's copy, with his signature on the front endpaper. Near Fine throughout, with some light scuffs from use to the slipcase and the volumes.and with the ineviable offsetting from the illustrations, and lacking, as with most sets, the original acetate wrappers.

New York: Random House, 1930. First Edition Thus. First trade edition of Melville's novel illustrated by Rockwell Kent, following the three-volume Lakeside Press edition published the same year. One of the most iconic illustrated books of the 20th century, and a highpoint of Art Deco design and typography. A superior copy of a book that is almost always found well-worn. Tanselle, A Checklist of Editions of Moby Dick (1922-1951), No.18. Thick octavo (18.5cm); black cloth, with titling and decorations stamped in silver on spine and front cover; dustjacket; xxxii,822,[8]pp; illus. Tipped onto the front endpaper is a drypoint illustration of a whaling ship at sea (measuring 5.25" x 6 6/8"), signed "Albert V. Sielke 30" in plate, and "A.V. Sielke 30" in pencil directly below. Base of spine gently nudged, else a fresh, Fine copy, with the decorative elements entirely unrubbed. Dustjacket shows some trivial wear, three tiny tears, and minute loss to upper corner tips, else a bright, fresh, copy, without… Read More

MEMORABLE WHITE TEXTURED MOROCCO, UPPER COVER WITH A REALISTIC EMERGENT PLASTIC EYEBALL, white morocco onlay forming upper and lower eyelids, gilt lettering on upper cover and spine. With more than 250 large and small woodcut illustrations by Rockwell Kent. Title and one other leaf with ink stamp of the Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, with call number in ballpoint pen. The Artist and the Book 140; Lewis, p. 145; Zigrosser, p. 62 (all citing deluxe edition). ◆Faint offsetting from illustrations, one leaf with small splash stain in margin, otherwise, a fine copy, the binding as new.This is the trade edition of an outstanding American illustrated book; at least as interestingly, it is a binding that brings us face-to-face with the eye of the elusive cetacean adversary at the center of the narrative of perhaps the greatest piece of American literature ever written. In "The 20th Century Book," John Lewis calls Kent's "Moby Dick" nothing short of "a stupendous piece of illustration." Lewis says that… Read More

London; Folio Society, 2009., 2009. Hard Cover. LIMITED EDITION, Number 1394 of 1750 Numbered Copies. Large octavo, pp. xxxii, 730, [4] (Text); 306 (Commentary). Text volume illustrated throughout by Rockwell Kent. Full black smooth-grain leather blocked in white and silver with a design by Rockwell Kent, top edge silver, with grey ribbon place-marker; Commentary bound in black cloth with silver titles to spine and upper board, with black ribbon place-marker. Both volumes housed together in black cloth-covered drop-back box with silver titles to spine. Both volumes are in near fine condition, in like slipcase. Melville's classic story in an edition which follows the spelling and punctuation of the 1851 original, with minor emendations, and the superb 1930 Lakeside Press Rockwell Kent illustrations. The detailed commentary volume includes a biographical note and bibliography. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery.

New York: Random House, 1930. First edition of Rockwell Kent's profusely illustrated edition of the great American novel. Octavo, original black cloth decorated in gilt, illustrated throughout by Rockwell Kent. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Ann Busby by Rockwell Kent." In very good condition. A bright example. Initially panned by critics and readers when published in 1851, "in the 20th century Moby Dick would be rediscovered and acknowledged as possibly the greatest of all American novels" (Chronology of American Literature). The artist Rockwell Kent did more than provide the illustrations for this landmark edition—he designed the entire book. "His energy, many-sided activities and preoccupation with integrated book design made him one of the best known American illustrators of his time" (Harthan, 247).

New York: Random House, 1930. Hardcover. Duodecimo. xxxii, 825 pages. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Bound in black cloth over boards with titles and illustration stamped in silver on spine and upper board. Some shallow bumps at spine ends. Jacket has a bit of chipping at spine ends. Overall a much better copy than normally found.. Rockwell Kent. The first trade edition of what is widely regarded as the definitive edition of Moby Dick. Indeed, if not for this particular edition it is likely no one would know this book today. Melville's great novel was not well received when published in 1851, and it (and he) languished in relative obscurity through the rest of the 19th century.<br /> <br /> Rockwell Kent was a superstar in the late 1920s world of fine illustrated editions. He produced these nearly 300 illustrations for a lavish edition that was printed in three volumes by The Lakeside Press in 1930. His inspiration came from his immersion in Melville's text as he worked over a… Read More

New York: Random House, 1930. First edition thus. Near fine in very good jacket.. First printing of the Rockwell-Kent illustrated trade edition, with Melville's name omitted from the front cover in lieu of Kent's, a work that many consider Kent's masterpiece. A fine balance of philosophy and comedy like DON QUIXOTE but with epic Miltonic undertones, MOBY DICK was not only Melville's most ambitious work to date, but became one of his biggest flops. By his death in 1891, the book was out of print, and would have to wait until the 1920s for a critical resurrection, one solidified in no small part by this edition, beautifully illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Approached in 1926 by R.R. Donnelly to illustrate a classic of American literature for his Lakeside Press, Kent (very much in need of money) gladly accepted the commission, but eschewed more obvious choices in favor of the still relatively unpopular MOBY DICK. It proved to be an astute choice. Kent's art deco-influenced images perfectly captured… Read More

New York: Random House, 1930. First Edition Thus. Rockwell Kent. First edition thus, with the iconic Rockwell Kent illustrations. Measures approximately 7.25" x 5.5" with 822 numbered pages. With its scarce original dust jacket. This book is in near fine condition. Minor surface wear and staining to the bottom edge of the textblock. Minor staining to the endsheets. The original dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor edgewear and staining to the panels. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N8-31).

New York: Random House, 1930. First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition thus. Publisher's black cloth binding stamped in silver. Near Fine with the silver stamping very sharp and bright; bump to bottom corner of front boards, pages toned, rear endsheet soiled. In a Very Good dust jacket with toning to the spine and chipping to the spine ends with short splits starting at the joints, rubbing to flap folds with several tape reinforcements made to the verso. A lovely example of Melville's classic illustrated by Rockwell Kent, with bright silver stamping and in a descent dust jacket.

New York: Random House, 1930. First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition thus. Near Fine with bump to top corner of boards, pages toned. Silver stamping rather bright and fresh, with just a hint of rubbing. Dust jacket with spine toned, a bit of chipping and loss, rubbed at folds, with tape and mending tissue repairs made from the verso with the front flap formerly completely detached and mended, else Very Good. A lovely example of Melville's classic illustrated by Rockwell Kent, uncommon with bright silver stamping and in the dust jacket.

New York: Random House. 1930. First edition with these illustrations. First edition with these illustrations. Trade issue. Beautifully bound by Stephen Conway in full black leather with titles in gilt to the upper board and spine. Hand sewn endbands. All edges gilt. Original publisher's cloth bound in at the rear. With 272 woodcut illustrations throughout the text by Rockwell Kent. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the contents clean and bright throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. First produced as a three volume limited Lakeside Press edition of 1,000 copies before being published as a one volume trade edition by Random House, Rockwell's stark, dramatic visual take on Moby Dick brought the (then relatively obscure) classic American novel firmly into the 20th century and quickly reinvigorated interest in Melville's work; the Rockwell edition is even now often hailed as the definitive Moby Dick. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on… Read More

New York: Random House, 1930. 822pgs Rebound in full blood red calf leather with gilt ship decorations, rulings on the front panel and spine.top edge gilt.Attractive marbled endpapers. Five raised bands. Neat previous owner inscription on the front blank preliminary page..Impressive illustrations by Rockwell Kent throughout the book.. There is even toning to the pages, one of which has a closed tear, not an illustrated page. There is a scratch on the front panel, rubbing to the extremities, and a minor chip in the upper spine edge.The hinges are excellent. A wonderfully produced edition. . First Trade Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Illus. by Rockwell Kent. Octavo.

Chicago: The Lakeside Press, 1930. Limited Edition of 1,000 copies. Rockwell Kent. Limited edition, one of only 1,000 copies. Volume One only. Measures approximately 12" x 8.75", with 279 numbered pages. This volume is in very good condition. Moderate sun-fading to the spine. Moderate surface wear to the boards. Textblock is bright and well preserved. "Moby Dick or The Whale" by Herman Melville is told through the narrative of Ishmael a sailor on board a whaling ship whose captain is seeking vengeance against Moby Dick, the giant sperm whale who crippled him on the ship's previous voyage. This book was a commercial failure and out of print at the time of the authors death in 1891. Its reputation as a "Great American Novel" was established in the 20th century after the 1919 centennial of the author's birth. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N9-39).

Chicago: The Lakeside Press, 1930. Limited edition of 1,000 copies. Rockwell Kent. Limited edition, one of only 1,000 copies. Volume Two only. Measures approximately 12" x 8.75", with 279 numbered pages. This volume is in very good condition. Moderate sun-fading to the spine. Moderate surface wear to the boards. Textblock is bright and well preserved. "Moby Dick or The Whale" by Herman Melville is told through the narrative of Ishmael a sailor on board a whaling ship whose captain is seeking vengeance against Moby Dick, the giant sperm whale who crippled him on the ship's previous voyage. This book was a commercial failure and out of print at the time of the authors death in 1891. Its reputation as a "Great American Novel" was established in the 20th century after the 1919 centennial of the author's birth. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N9-124).

California: Vernon Kilns, 1940. Kent, Rockwell. A coffee pot, featuring brown and maroon transfer-print illustration of the ship, the Pequod, from Moby Dick on a cream background. Produced by the Los Angeles-based Vernon Kilns between 1938 and 1940, this coffee pot was part of a dinnerware series inspired by Herman Melville's Moby Dick and was designed by the traveler, writer, and artist Rockwell Kent. Many of Kent's illustrations reflect his love for travel and adventure, and in 1930, Kent designed the book jacket and 280 illustrations for an edition of Melville's classic novel. According to Maxine Feek Nelson, "Moby Dick" was the most popular dinnerware set that Kent designed for Vernon Kilns. Each item depicted a nautical vista, encircled by a sunburst pattern and the striped border that is characteristic of this series. The base of the pot is stamped with the name of the pattern, Rockwell Kent's signature, and "Vernon Kilns." Kent's designs were executed on shapes designed by Vernon Kilns master… Read More

Random House. New York. 1930. FIRST TRADE ROCKWELL KENT EDITION. 8vo. (7.4 x 5.8 inches). Illustrated by Rockwell Kent with woodcuts throughout the text, with full-page plates, chapter head- and tailpieces, other smaller cuts in the text. Finely bound in recent full black morocco, spine with five raised bands. Red title label. The compartments ruled, decorated and lettered in gilt. Single ruled gilt border on boards. Top edge gilt. Published in the same year by the Lakeside Press of Chicago in a large format, three-volume, limited edition, this trade edition proved immensely popular. It has been credited with contributing greatly to the rediscovery of Moby Dick as a classic. A fine copy.

Barre, MA: Barre Publishers, 1968. First Edition. Slipcased. Near fine. Complete set of twenty-six lithographs by Benton Spruance titled Moby Dick: The Passion of Ahab, with accompanying text by Lawrance Thompson.. Loose folio, twenty-six prints each measuring 22 x 16 inches. Housed in the matching green cloth clamshell case, title in gilt on front cover. Full piece measures 23 x 17 inches. Complete with twenty-six color lithographs depicting scenes from Moby Dick, illustrated by Benton Spruance. All pieces in near fine condition with light wear to corners and faint transfer of neighboring lithograph to versos. Includes text booklet with introduction and twenty-six poems by Lawrance Thompson. A vibrant and scarce piece building on the classic story told by Herman Melville.

New York: Random House, 1930. hardcover. fine. Kent, Rockwell. Illustrated throughout with lovely woodcuts by Rockwell Kent. 825 pages. Short very thick 8vo, handsomely rebound in full black morocco; silver-lettered spine. New York: Random House, 1930. First Kent edition. Fine.<br/> <br/>

Black cloth boards with silver title and whale particulars to spine and front cover, together with dustjacket wrapped in mylar. Dustjacket with losses to bottom of spine (see image). Previous owner's name, dated 1930, to front pastedown. A clean copy with no other names or markings. 5.5 x 7.5 in