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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). Omoo: A Narrative of Adventure in the South Seas. New York: Harper &
MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). Omoo: A Narrative of Adventure in the South Seas. New York: Harper &
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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). Omoo: A Narrative of Adventure in the South Seas. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1847.  

8vo. Frontispiece, title printed in black and red, "Round Robin" illustration on p. 104; 24 pp. advertisements at end (spotting, a few leaves becoming disbound). Later half calf gilt (rubbing).
 
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST ISSUE of Omoo, written as the sequel to Melville's Typee, based on the author's own experiences as a sailor in the South Pacific. BAL 13656.  


The Library of John Leonard Gillis Sold to Support the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto
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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). Omoo: A Narrative of Adventure in the South Seas. New York: Harper &

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