MELVILLE, Herman — MOBY DICK

[Brattleboro, VT]. Limited Editions Club. Two quarto volumes (7-1/2" x 10") bound in full dark sheepskin with gilt lettering on the spines. Copy #378 of 1000 with color and black-and-white plates after paintings by Boardman Robinson and SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page. One of the most difficult books of the press to obtain in decent condition because of the tendency of the leather to dry. When copies are seen, usually the binding is so dry it is crumbling. The limitation of 1000 copies is not stated, nor is the typical limitation of 1500 copies stated, but a letter from the publisher, George Macy, to a subscriber in another copy we handled explained the limitation (not included here).. Boardman Robinson. Leather still supple with solid original dark coloring but for the spines which are evenly faded to a lighter color and have a few light scratches. Near Fine in a bright, Near Fine slipcase with a split at the top edge. A superior example and increasingly difficult to find in this condition