Few Observations On The Natural History Of The Sperm Whale

by Thomas Beale

$10,000 · Offered by Heritage Book Shop

First edition

London: Effingham Wilson, 1835. The rare first edition, one of only 133 copies. The second edition edition was an important primary technical source book for Melville while he wrote Moby Dick. Octavo 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches; 210 x 135 mm . 58, 2, List of Subscribers pp. With original front and back wrappers bound in. A few small engravings in the text.Bound by Blackwell in blue half calf over marbled boards. Spine

• Binding: Wrappers

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