Author: Herman Melville. Illustrated by Alfred Staten Conyers.
Title: Moby Dick or The Whale.
Publisher: The Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, Ohio, 1931.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8" x 5.5".
Pages: 309 pages.
Binding: Near fine original vibrant green full-cloth binding with black stamped titles and decoration on the cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) in a scarce good dust jacket (chips and tears - as shown, price 0.60$ unclipped) depicting a dynamic maritime scene by G. Lawson  under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light toning - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the color frontispiece illustration and with seven dramatic black-and-white plates by Alfred Staten Conyers. 

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies with this dust jacket variant available for sale).

The book:
Attractive edition of Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published in 1931, is a captivating collectible that combines one of literature's greatest classics with striking visual interpretations. The dust jacket, designed with an adventurous spirit, reflects the dramatic quest of Captain Ahab as he pursues the great white whale. Inside, Conyers' illustrations breathe life into the text, making this an exceptional piece for fans of nautical tales, literary history, or illustrated books.

The author:
Herman Melville (1819–1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Best known for Moby Dick, his work explores themes of human struggle, the natural world, and existential questions, blending realism and symbolism. Though underappreciated during his lifetime, Melville's works have since become cornerstones of American literature.

The illustrator:
Alfred Staten Conyers was an accomplished artist whose illustrations for Moby Dick offer a unique interpretation of the novel's dramatic and symbolic moments. His use of dynamic line work and attention to detail enhance the tension and drama inherent in Melville's tale.