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Book & Ephemera Auction - Melville, Joyce etc
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"Title: Typee - A Peep at Polynesian Life during a Four Months Residence in a Valley of the Marquesas
Author: Herman Melville Publisher: Wiley and Putnam Printing Year: 1846 First revised edition Condition/Details: Bound in green cloth with blindstamped covers and gilt spine, this antique volume is a scarce early edition of Melville's first book, containing its two parts bound in one volume together with the first appearance of its sequel ""The Story of Toby"". This copy, although lacking title page, contains frontispiece map and preceding half-title page and publisher's list. The volume shows significant external age/wear with bumped corners and staining to both exterior and interior. Pages bear a smoked scent. The book measures approximately 5.25"" x 7.5"" and contains 307 pages followed by publisher's advertisements. Shipping cost (within the U.S.) for this lot will be: $4.50" ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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