MELVILLE, HERMAN — Omoo

New York: The Heritage Press, 1967. Hardcover. A handsome illustrated edition of Herman Melville's semi-autobiographical seafaring tale, which is set in the tropics. "Omoo" is a sequel to the author's "Typee." With eye-catching woodcut illustrations by Reynolds Stone, an introduction by Van Wyck Brooks and author's preface. Sandglass leaflet laid in (NY, no. VI: 32). --- Illustrated with wrap-around Stone woodcut on full black & green cloth-covered boards; with blue-black stippled textblock edges. Volume protected in green paper-covered slipcase. --- An excellent copy but with mild yellowing to spine, otherwise lacking noticeable damages. Slipcase with a little sunfading, else structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); xix, 273 pages. Very Good+ .