Moby Dick First Edition (1851)
$65,000
An original first edition of Herman Melville's novel valued at $100,000-$500,000.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: AbeBooks marketplace listings (Raptis Rare Books, Burnside Rare Books, Heritage …
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The novel was initially a commercial failure and many first editions were destroyed or lost.
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