This is not the 1851 true first edition. Rather, this is the 1930 edition that was illustrated by Rockwell Kent. The first Rockwell Kent edition was a three volume set published by the Lakeside Press with acetate dust jackets in an aluminum slipcase. These range in value from $9,000 to $11,000.
Below are photos of the Rockwell Kent first trade edition which was published by Random House. These range in value from $150 to $1,500.
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 | This is the first edition Lakeside Press three volume set which was limited to a printing of 1,000. |
 | The limited Lakeside Press first edition was issued with an aluminum slipcase. |
 | Each book in the limited first edition set has a roman volume numeral on the spine and on the front board. |
 | This is the Rockwell Kent first trade edition dust jacket. |
 | The copyright page from the Rockwell Kent first trade edition. |
 | The title page from the Rockwell Kent first trade edition. |
 | This is rear dust jacket of the Rockwell Kent first trade edition. |
 | The Rockwell Kent first trade edition has black cloth with silver print and decorations. |
 | The following illustrations are from the Rockwell Kent first trade edition. |
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