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MELVILLE, Herman. Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1847.
First American edition of Melville’s second book in original wrappers, preceded by a London edition of the same year.
2 volumes, 8vo. Frontispiece map; 25 pp. publisher’s advertisements at end of vol. 2. (Some scattered foxing and spotting.) Original printed wrappers (some wear to spines with some loss, chip on lower wrapper vol. 1, some pale spotting and browning); quarter morocco folding case. BAL 13656.
First American edition of Melville’s second book in original wrappers, preceded by a London edition of the same year.
2 volumes, 8vo. Frontispiece map; 25 pp. publisher’s advertisements at end of vol. 2. (Some scattered foxing and spotting.) Original printed wrappers (some wear to spines with some loss, chip on lower wrapper vol. 1, some pale spotting and browning); quarter morocco folding case. BAL 13656.