Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life, during a Four Months' Residence in a Valley of the Marquesas.
by MELVILLE, Herman
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Old ink ownership signature; shelf-slanted; spine sunned; extremities rubbed; and some very light foxing throughout.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Harper & Brothers,, 1849.. The revised edition, with a sequel.. original embossed plum cloth.. Old ink ownership signature; shelf-slanted; spine sunned; extremities rubbed; and some very light foxing throughout. . 12mo,. BAL 13722
Synopsis
Typee is American writer Herman Melville's first book, partly based on his actual experiences as a captive on Nuku Hiva (which Melville spelled as Nukuheva) in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands and the title comes from a valley there called Tai Pi Vai. It was Melville's most popular work during his lifetime; for 19th century readers his career seemed to go downhill afterwards, but during the early 20th century it was seen as just the beginning of a career that peaked with Moby-Dick (1851).
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28611
- Title
- Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life, during a Four Months' Residence in a Valley of the Marquesas.
- Author
- MELVILLE, Herman
- Format/Binding
- Original embossed plum cloth.
- Book Condition
- Used - Old ink ownership signature; shelf-slanted; spine sunned; extremities rubbed; and some very light foxing throughout.
- Edition
- The revised edition, with a sequel.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1849.
- Pages
- xiv, 307 [8, ads] pp.
- Size
- 12mo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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