Moby Dick Herman Melville, Illustrated by Rockwell Kent

First trade edition of Melville's classic novel with Rockwell Kent's striking artistic interpretation. One of the most iconic illustrated books of the twentieth century, Kent's background as a draughtsman and his love of maritime travel and adventure made him particularly well suited to take on the illustrations. New York: Random House, 1930. Original black boards with silver-stamped titles and design; pp. xxxii, 822, [6]. In very good or better condition. Binding remains sturdy and square, light general shelfwear to boards with minor fraying to spine heel. Internally clean. Overall, a very presentable copy.