Lot 0097

First printing of Billy Budd

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Prints & Multiples

Sold

Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby, 1st Ed. first printing: Heading: Author: Fitzgerald, F. Scott Title: The Great Gatsby Place Published: New York Publisher:Charles Scribner's Sons Date Published: 1925 Description: (8vo) 19x13 cm (

2022Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby, 1st Ed. first printingSee Sold Price

Sold

First printing of Boyle's Naturall Philosophy: Heading: Author: [Boyle, Robert] Title: Some considerations touching the usefulnesse of experimental naturall philosophy, Proposâ€™d in a familiar discourse to a friend, by way of invitation

2024First printing of Boyle's Naturall PhilosophySee Sold Price

Sold

First Printing of Gibson's Neuromancer Signed: Heading: Author: Gibson, William Title: Neuromancer Place Published: New York Publisher:Ace Science Fiction Books Date Published: [1984] Description: x, [2], 271, [3], [2] ad. pp.

2024First Printing of Gibson's Neuromancer SignedSee Sold Price

Sold

MADELINE by Ludwig Bemelmans. First Edition First Printing. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1939: "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Simon & Schuster, 1939.

2023MADELINE by Ludwig Bemelmans. First Edition First Printing. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1939See Sold Price

Sold

London, Jack. The Son of the Wolf (First Edition, First Printing Near Fine Condition): London, Jack. The Son of the Wolf (First Edition, First Printing Near Fine Condition). (1876-1916) Prolific American author, essayist journalist and a passionate activist for workers and animal rights

2022London, Jack. The Son of the Wolf (First Edition, First Printing Near Fine Condition)See Sold Price

Sold

Hemingway (Ernest) For Whom the Bell Tolls, first edition, first printing, 1940; and 3 other first: Hemingway (Ernest) For Whom the Bell Tolls, first edition, first printing with "A" to copyright page, pp.339-365 with small marginal stain at lower edge, one or two other instances of soiling or spott

2022Hemingway (Ernest) For Whom the Bell Tolls, first edition, first printing, 1940; and 3 other firstSee Sold Price

Sold

Rinkitink in Oz First Edition First Printing: Heading: Author: Baum, L. Frank Title: Rinkitink in Oz Place Published: Chicago Publisher:Reilly & Britton Co. Date Published: [1916] Description: 314 pp. Illustrated with

2017Rinkitink in Oz First Edition First PrintingSee Sold Price

Sold

Hasegawa (Takejiro).- Patton (Emily S.) Japanese Topsyturvydom, first edition, first printing,: Hasegawa (Takejiro).- Patton (Emily S.) Japanese Topsyturvydom, first edition, first printing with 10 Hiyoshi-cho address to colophon, colour woodblock illustrations throughout, bound and stitched Jap

2022Hasegawa (Takejiro).- Patton (Emily S.) Japanese Topsyturvydom, first edition, first printing,See Sold Price

Sold

First printing of Horton Hatches the Egg: Heading: Author: Seuss, Dr. Title: Horton Hatches the Egg Place Published: New York Publisher:Random House Date Published: [1940] Description: Illustrated throughout by the

2022First printing of Horton Hatches the EggSee Sold Price

Sold

First printing, with early Mojito recipe: Heading: (Food & Drink) Author: De Baralt, Blanche Z. Title: Cuban Cookery: Gastronomic Secrets of the Tropics, with an Appendix on Cuban Drinks Place Published: Havana Publisher:Editorial "Hermes"

2022First printing, with early Mojito recipeSee Sold Price

Sold

Potter (Beatrix) The Tailor of Gloucester, first trade edition, first printing, 1903; and others by: Potter (Beatrix) The Tailor of Gloucester, first trade edition, first printing with date on title and singe-page endpaper recurring four times, colour frontispiece and 26 colour plates, ink ownership

2022Potter (Beatrix) The Tailor of Gloucester, first trade edition, first printing, 1903; and others bySee Sold Price

Sold

John Knowles Signed "A Separate Peace", First Printing: John Knowles Signed "A Separate Peace", First Printing Macmillan & Company, 1957. Later (Fourth) Printing. SIGNED and Inscribed by John Knowles on the front fly leaf. Light blue cloth with navy ti

2021John Knowles Signed "A Separate Peace", First PrintingSee Sold Price

Sold

WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION, FIRST PRINTING, 1847: Wisconsin's first official printing of the state constitution dated January 21, 1847. House of Representatives document #49, of the 29th Congress, transmitting "an act in relation to the formation of

2024WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION, FIRST PRINTING, 1847See Sold Price

Sold

1701 First Printing English Settlement Act Leather: Volume of English Acts from the XII and XIII (1700-1701) year of the reign of William III including the complete first printing of the Settlement Act, setting forth requirements for the succession to

20221701 First Printing English Settlement Act LeatherSee Sold Price

Sold

BG-55 First Printing Chuck Berry Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, 1967, Artwork by: BG-55 First Printing Chuck Berry Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, 1967Artwork by Wes Wilson for two shows in San Francisco, March 17-18, 1967 with lineup including Chuck Berry, Gratef

2022BG-55 First Printing Chuck Berry Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, 1967, Artwork bySee Sold Price

Sold

EASTMAN AND LAIRDS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES RAFAEL NO.1 (FIRST PRINTING): Prices are in Canadian dollarsFIRST APPEARANCE CASEY JONES

2024EASTMAN AND LAIRDS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES RAFAEL NO.1 (FIRST PRINTING)See Sold Price

Related Prints & Multiples

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR ~TRUE FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing 1969 ~ERIC CARLE: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR ~TRUE FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing 1969 ~ERIC CARLE

2 days LeftTHE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR ~TRUE FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing 1969 ~ERIC CARLE

$2,250

Childhood's End ~ ARTHUR C. CLARKE ~ First Edition 1st Printing ~ 1953: Childhood's End ~ ARTHUR C. CLARKE ~ First Edition 1st Printing ~ 1953. New York: Ballantine Books, 1953: First edition, first printing

2 days LeftChildhood's End ~ ARTHUR C. CLARKE ~ First Edition 1st Printing ~ 1953

$1,400

Black Beauty ~ ANNA SEWELL ~ First Edition ~ 1st Printing 1877: Black Beauty ~ ANNA SEWELL ~ First Edition ~ 1st Printing 1877. London: Jarrold and Sons, 1877. First edition, first printing of the classic equine novel; in Carter's variant C binding

2 days LeftBlack Beauty ~ ANNA SEWELL ~ First Edition ~ 1st Printing 1877

$6,000

Paul Davis HAMLET Original 1st Printing lincoln center: Paul Davis An Original 1st Printing for "Hamlet" in 1976 at the Shakespeare Festival in Lincoln Center where Sam Waterstone, played Hamlet. measures 46 x 23 inches. very rare

3 days LeftPaul Davis HAMLET Original 1st Printing lincoln center

$450

4 days LeftPaul Davis HAMLET Original 1st Printing lincoln center

$450

5 days LeftPaul Davis HAMLET Original 1st Printing lincoln center

$450

HEMINGWAY, Ernest. The Sun Also Rises. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.: HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). The Sun Also Rises. New York: Scribner's 1926. 8vo. (Some minor toning and occasional light spotting.) Original black cloth, gold printed labels on upper cover and spine

Jun 06, 2024HEMINGWAY, Ernest. The Sun Also Rises. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.

$200

FITZGERALD, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.: FITZGERALD, F. Scott (1896-1940). The Great Gatsby. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925. 8vo. (A few light stains.) Original green cloth lettered in blind and gilt (hinges starting, spine slightly

Jun 06, 2024FITZGERALD, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.

$500

HEMINGWAY, Ernest. Men Without Women. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. In the FIRST ISSUE DUST JACKET.: HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). Men Without Women. New York: Scribner's, 1927. 8vo. Half-title. (Some occasional light creasing.) Original black cloth, printed gold labels on upper cover and spine (som

Jun 06, 2024HEMINGWAY, Ernest. Men Without Women. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. In the FIRST ISSUE DUST JACKET.

$500

DEXTER, K. ANSEL ADAMS, SIGNED, 1ST PRINTING. 1982: DEXTER, King. ANSEL ADAMS, Author. Carmel, California. Negative made 1980, print made 1982, marked 1st printing. Silver print mounted in archival mat. Signed by Dexter and additionally inscribed by An

16 hrs LeftDEXTER, K. ANSEL ADAMS, SIGNED, 1ST PRINTING. 1982

$100

VONNEGUT, Kurt, Jr. Slaughterhouse-Five. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. SIGNED. In FIRST STATE DUST: VONNEGUT, Kurt, Jr. (1922-2007). Slaughterhouse-Five or The Children's Crusade. New York: Seymour Lawrence Delacorte Press, 1969. 8vo. Original turquoise cloth stamped in gilt, red, and black (spine s

Jun 06, 2024VONNEGUT, Kurt, Jr. Slaughterhouse-Five. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. SIGNED. In FIRST STATE DUST

$300

Israel.- Iton Rishmi [Official Gazette of Israel, no. 1], first printing of Israel's declaration of: Israel.- Iton Rishmi [Official Gazette of Israel, no. 1], first printing of Israel's declaration of independence, text in Hebrew, hole-punch holes to fore-edge with neat tape repairs, small loss to co

1 day LeftIsrael.- Iton Rishmi [Official Gazette of Israel, no. 1], first printing of Israel's declaration of

£1,200

HEMINGWAY, Ernest. In Our Time. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.: HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). In Our Time. New York: Boni & Liveright, 1925. 8vo. Original black cloth gilt, top edge stained yellow, others uncut (hinges loose, slight soiling, a touch of wear to ex

Jun 06, 2024HEMINGWAY, Ernest. In Our Time. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.

$200

FITZGERALD, F. Scott. This Side of Paradise. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. With a copy of the FIRST: FITZGERALD, F. Scott (1896-1940). This Side of Paradise. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920. 8vo. Half-title. Original green cloth, gilt-lettered on spine (spine leaned, slight wear to extremitie

Jun 06, 2024FITZGERALD, F. Scott. This Side of Paradise. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. With a copy of the FIRST

$300

FITZGERALD, F. Scott. Tender is the Night. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. In the FIRST STATE DUST: FITZGERALD, F. Scott (1896-1940). Tender is the Night. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1934. 8vo. Half-title. Original dark blue cloth, gilt-lettered on spine, fore-edge uncut and partially unopene

Jun 06, 2024FITZGERALD, F. Scott. Tender is the Night. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. In the FIRST STATE DUST

$3,000

KESEY, Ken. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, FIRST ISSUE. IN: KESEY, Ken (1935-2001). One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. New York: The Viking Press, 1962. 8vo. Original green cloth lettered in yellow (slight fading to extremities); in unclipped dust jacket (a few

Jun 07, 2024KESEY, Ken. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, FIRST ISSUE. IN

$500

More Items in Prints & Multiples

Andy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981: Andy Warhol Mickey Mouse. Screenprint and Colophon with Diamond Dust. 1981. 38x38 inches approx. This unsigned working trial proof was made outside the regular edition during the process of image deve

4 days LeftAndy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981

$2,100

German Secessionist Frame and "Harmonie" Print: German Secessionist Parcel Gilded Mahogany Frame, containing a print by Max Rosenfeld (German, 1874-?), the reverse with a label reading "Max Rosenfeld / "Harmonie" / 1902 / Kunstverlag Julius Steinma

Jun 18, 2024German Secessionist Frame and "Harmonie" Print

$50

Bridget Riley (British, b. 1931) Print for Chicago 8 (from the portfolio CONSPIRACY: The Artist as: Bridget Riley (British, b. 1931) Print for Chicago 8 (from the portfolio CONSPIRACY: The Artist as Witness)Colored serigraph. Signed, numbered, and dated 'Bridget Riley 83/150 '71' (lower left).24 x 1

2 days LeftBridget Riley (British, b. 1931) Print for Chicago 8 (from the portfolio CONSPIRACY: The Artist as

$2,400

Kawase Hasui Woodblock - Zojo Temple, Shiba: Artist: Hasui, Kawase, 1883-1957 Title: Zojo Temple, Shiba Series: Twenty Views of Tokyo Date: 1925 Medium: Japanese woodblock print Image Size: 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches<

Jun 07, 2024Kawase Hasui Woodblock - Zojo Temple, Shiba

$5,000

(2) AFTER JOHN GOULD HAND-COLORED PRINTS OF HUMMINGBIRDS: (lot of 2) Framed hand-colored prints on paper, after John Gould (British, 1804-1881), including: (1) "Hylonympha Macrocerca," (1) "Thalurania Refulgens," sight: approx 22.75&

Jun 08, 2024(2) AFTER JOHN GOULD HAND-COLORED PRINTS OF HUMMINGBIRDS

$150

Japanese Woodblock Print. Hokusai, The Great Wave: Japan,Ca. 19th century An early print, probably late 1800's. Site: H. 9 5/8" W. 14.25" Frame: H. 10 5.Site: H. 24.4 cm W. 36.2 cm Frame: H. 27

15 hrs LeftJapanese Woodblock Print. Hokusai, The Great Wave

$225

Estate Lot of Joan Miro and Salvador Dali Signed Lithographs: Estate Lot of Joan Miro and Salvador Dali Signed Lithographs. 1) Vintage abstract Lithograph signed in pencil by Spanish Artist Joan Miro. Measure H 12" x W 10". Unframed, marked on the back Pierre Ma

Jul 07, 2024Estate Lot of Joan Miro and Salvador Dali Signed Lithographs

$225

Obata Woodblock - Life and Death, Porcupine Flat: Artist: Obata, Chiura, 1885-1975 Title: Life and Death, Porcupine Flat Date: 1930 Medium: Japanese woodblock print Image Size: 15 5/8 x 10 7/8 inches Notes: Published b

Jun 07, 2024Obata Woodblock - Life and Death, Porcupine Flat

$2,000

FRAMED PRINT NOSTRA SIGNORA DELLA GUARDIA IN GILTWOOD FRAME: Framed print, Nostra Signora della Guardia (Our Lady of the Guard), depicting the Virgin Mary appearing to Benedetto Pareto, sight: approx 19.25"h, 14.5"w, overall: 28.5"h, 21.5"w,

Jun 08, 2024FRAMED PRINT NOSTRA SIGNORA DELLA GUARDIA IN GILTWOOD FRAME

$80

Jacques Hnizdovsky "Native Porcupine"Woodcut Print: Jacques Hnizdovsky (Ukrainian/American, 1915-1985), "Native Porcupine", Woodcut Print, 1974, signed in pencil, titled, and numbered edition "120/250" lower center, wood frame. Image: 9.5" H x 8.25" W;

Jun 18, 2024Jacques Hnizdovsky "Native Porcupine"Woodcut Print

$400

Chiura Obata Woodblock - Evening Glow, Mono Lake: Artist: Obata, Chiura, 1885-1975 Title: Evening Glow, Mono Lake Date: 1930 Medium: Japanese woodblock print Image Size: 15 3/4 x 10 7/8 inches Notes: Published by Takam

Jun 07, 2024Chiura Obata Woodblock - Evening Glow, Mono Lake

$2,750

Vintage John Hassall Golf Print: Vintage John Hassall Golf PrintVintage John Hassall Golf Print. Together with a calendar. Bailey Plane #4, plane and a flashlight. Used condition, some stains. Framed size 26" wide x 14 3/4"

2 days LeftVintage John Hassall Golf Print

$10

Helmut Newton, Kristen Mcmenamy, Monte Carlo, 1995 - 1: Photographer: Helmut Newton (Germany, 1920 - 2004) - best known for his erotically charged highly stylized images, Helmut Newton was one of the most influential fashion photographers of all time. Titl

17 hrs LeftHelmut Newton, Kristen Mcmenamy, Monte Carlo, 1995 - 1

$100

Jun 08, 2024(2) AFTER JOHN GOULD HAND-COLORED PRINTS OF HUMMINGBIRDS

$150

[JAPAN] KIMBEI, KAZUMASA, BEATO, STILLFRIED. 7: JAPAN; KIMBEI, Kusakabe; KAZUMASA, Ogawa; Baron von STILLFRIED, Raimund; BEATO, Felice [all attributed; prints not signed]. A lot of 7 hand-tinted albumen prints sold together. Circa 1880s-90s. Includ

16 hrs Left[JAPAN] KIMBEI, KAZUMASA, BEATO, STILLFRIED. 7

$100

SELIGER, MARK. DREW BARRYMORE FOR ROLLING STONE: SELIGER, Mark. DREW BARRYMORE FOR ROLLING STONE. Chromogenic print mounted with plastic corners in mat. Print: 13" x 10.5"; sheet: 16" x 12.25"; mat: 20" x 16". Generally very good condition. *Additio

16 hrs LeftSELIGER, MARK. DREW BARRYMORE FOR ROLLING STONE

$100

Recommended Art

[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER: [SEX] A lot of 9 photographs sold together. Some postcards. One mounted with plastic corners in archival mat. Prints: 4.5" x 3" - 6" x 4". Generally good condition, various imperfections. *Additional

16 hrs Left[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER

$100

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

Jun 16, 2024Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$1,250

Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas: Emilio Grau-Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975), "Sur la Plage" [On The Beach], Oil on Canvas, 1958, signed "Grau Sala" lower right, signed, inscribed "Trouville", dated, and titled to verso. Image: 21.5" H x 2

Jun 09, 2024Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas

$11,000

Andre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting: ARTIST: Andre Gittelson Gisson (New York, Connecticut, France, 1921 - 2003) TITLE: Bathing Nudes MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Norma

5 days LeftAndre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting

$140

4 days LeftAndy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981

$2,100

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

Jun 16, 2024Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$700

Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali: Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali The signature is in the plate Custom framed and includes certificate

4 days LeftSalvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali

$100

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: In this impressionist oil on canvas painting, a serene mountain landscape is enveloped by lush vegetation, with a gently flowing river meandering through the scene. Measuring 20 by 24 inches, the artw

4 days LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$1,200

N.C. WYETH OIL ON CANVAS: Newell Convers (N.C.) Wyeth (1882-1945, PA) oil on canvas Impressionist summer landscape with tree and figures on a hill, signed lower right. Provenance: Property of a Main Line Lady15.5" x 19.5" ss /

3 days LeftN.C. WYETH OIL ON CANVAS

$10,000

Henri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Henri Joseph Gommarus Carpentero (Belgium, 1820 - 1874) TITLE: Interior Scene with Two Ladies and Dog YEAR: 1867 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few very minor paint losses. Few scattered mino

5 days LeftHenri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique

$260

A Baule Figure, "waka sona" ("blolo-bla"): Weibliche Figur, "waka sona" ("blolo-bla") Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen. H 36 cm. Provenienz: - Loudmer Auktion, Paris, 29.05.1970. Lot 387. - Galerie Khepri

17 hrs LeftA Baule Figure, "waka sona" ("blolo-bla")

CHF 800

European Oil on Canvas Painting, signed: European Oil on Canvas Painting, signed. 12 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 3 1/4 in framed. 5 x 7 in unframed.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEAS

2 days LeftEuropean Oil on Canvas Painting, signed

$200

Emmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627: Emmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627Mixed media on paper mounted on canvas. Signed (lower right). Signed and titled (on reverse).38 x 50 in. Proven

2 days LeftEmmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627

$32,000

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Seascape with Sailing Yachts MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches /

5 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$400

ATTRIB Jean Francois de Troy (France,Italy,1679-1752) oil painting antique: ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO Jean Francois de Troy (French, Italian, 1679 - 1752) TITLE: Courtyard Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Some small scattered inpain

5 days LeftATTRIB Jean Francois de Troy (France,Italy,1679-1752) oil painting antique

$1,250

Antique 19C American oil painting: ARTIST: - (American, 19 century) TITLE: Seascape with Sailing Boats MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few patches. Some flaking/paint losses. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Minor damages

5 days LeftAntique 19C American oil painting

$280

Item Details

Description

Heading:
Author: Melville, Herman
Title: The Works of Herman Melville: Standard Edition
Place Published: London
Publisher:Constable
Date Published: 1922-24
Description: 16 volumes. (8vo) 22.3x14.6 cm (8¾x5¾“), finely bound in red hard-grain full morocco with decorative gilt tooling, spine tooled and lettered in gilt amid raised bands, top edges gilt, filleted edges, ornamented gilt dentelles (two volumes repaired) No. 48 of an edition limited to 750 sets.A magnificent set of Melville‘s complete works; the first collected edition limited to 750 sets of which very few came in this deluxe binding. Includes the first printing of “Billy Budd, Foretopman“, later known as “Billy Budd, Sailor“, one of Melville‘s last but most-revered works. Vol. 12 includes a bibliography of the prose works by Michael Sadleir. BAL 13680. Red morocco bookplate of Lucy Smith Battson in each volume.Additional shipping charges may apply

Condition

**UPDATE: Occasional rubbing to spine heads with some loss to leather.**Some volumes lightly rubbed along the joints; Moby Dick Vol. 1 with exposed front hinge (thongs remaining sturdy), Omoo volume with modest stain at rear endpapers; generally very good or better.

Buyer's Premium

First printing of Billy Budd

Name: First printing of Billy Budd
SKU: 176563559
Price: 5000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $5,000 - $8,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $2,500

Sell a Similar Item

2 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Berkeley, CA, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

PBA Galleries

TOP RATED

Berkeley, CA, United States

362 Reviews

4,799 Followers