1851 MOBY DICK (1ST ED.)
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Though now considered one of the defining works of American literature, Herman Melville’s Moby Dick was published in 1851 to poor reviews. The tale of Captain Ahab’s maniacal pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick — now cited as a powerful analogy for humanity’s search for meaning — would not find widespread acclaim until after Melville’s death. #MOBYDICK is a 1st Edition copy of Moby Dick, 1 of less than 3,000 1st Edition copies printed.
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“… the supreme American novel, the source and the inspiration of everything that follows in the American literary canon.”
— The Guardian
#MOBYDICK Timeline
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Herman Melville is born in New York City.
1819-08-20
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Working as a cabin boy, Melville sails from New York City to Liverpool.
1839-06-29
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Inspired by his travels aboard a whaling ship, Melville publishes his first book: “Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life”.
1846-01-31
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Melville publishes “Moby Dick,” finding little commercial or critical success. #MOBYDICK is printed as 1 of less than 3,000 first edition copies.
1851-10-31
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“Virtually forgotten” as an author, Melville dies.
1891-09-28
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The Guardian ranks Moby Dick 17th on their list of “The 100 best novels.”
2014-01-31
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Rally enters into an agreement to acquire #MOBYDICK and offer it on the Rally platform.
2021-09-15
#MOBYDICK Details
Herman Melville bought a farm in 1850 in the town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Melville’s farm was located near the home of Nathanial Hawthorne (the author of the Scarlet Letter) and the two became good friends. Melville would dedicate his book Moby Dick to Hawthorne.
Invest Now| Financials | |
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| Initial Offering Share Price | $7 |
| Number of Shares | 10,000 |
| Initial Offering Market Cap. | $70,000 |
| Storage Location | Rally |
| Asset Specifications | |
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| Title | Moby Dick |
| Author | Herman Melville |
| Publisher | Harper & Brothers |
| Publication Date | 1851 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Condition | Near Fine |
| Rarity | 1 of 2,951 (1st Edition) |
