Our senior specialist, Adam Douglas, discusses The Whale (1851) by Herman Melville, which precedes the American edition by a month. This first edition of one of the greatest works of American literature is a treasure, indeed. It has been described as “the finest story of the sea ever written”.
This rare and wonderful title is just one of the many literary treasures that will be on display at our stand during Firsts: London's Rare Book Fair. Come, visit us at the fair in Saatchi Gallery, London, 18 - 21 May.
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