Hardcover. The first appearance of Melville s novella, The Encantadas, appeared in three parts in Putnam s Monthly Magazine in March, April, and May of 1854. It was published under the pseudonym Salvator R. Tarnmoor. It was later included in Piazza Tales, his only collection of short stories. Neither the book nor the individual stories were reprinted in Melville s lifetime. This work, a series of philosophical "sketches" draw from Melville s whaling years. It was the most critically successful of the works in Piazza Tales. Bound in contemporary black leather over marbled paper covered boards with gilt titling and raised bands to spine. Minor wear and rubbing to boards, edges, and corners of boards. Bookplate of previous owner, Arno Wiswell of Ellsworth, ME to front pastedown. Occasional spots of foxing and soiling to several interior pages, but clean and bright overall. A few pages in some issues are browned. The text pages for The Encantadas is on the following pages: 311-319; 345-355; 460-466. Very good condition. 684 pages. PER/031424. Seller Inventory # 37182

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Title: Putnam's Monthly Magazine. Volume III (3) ...

Publisher: G.P. Putnam & Co, New York

Publication Date: 1854

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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