Jules Verne - Michel Strogoff (Moscou-Irkoutsk) - 1876

Magnificent original edition of *Michel Strogoff* by Jules Verne, published in 1876 by J. Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Copy of the very early 6th edition, dating from 1876-1878, a complete double volume containing the First Part, the Second Part, and the new story "A Drama in Mexico".


Michel Strogoff - Moscow-Irkutsk
- Author: Jules Verne (1828-1905)
Publisher: J. Hetzel et Cie, 18 rue Jacob, Paris
- Collection: The Extraordinary Journeys — Library of Education and Recreation
- Edition: 6th edition (1876-1878)
Year: 1876
- Format: Grand in-8° (18 × 12 cm)

Inner state

- Pages: parchment-like/yellowed (typical for paper from 1876)
Complete and readable.
Notebooks: firmly bound, no detachment.
No omissions: complete and correct pagination.
Rust spots: Light, evenly dispersed (natural oxidation of the paper from that era).

Feature:

Gray-green/blue-gray Percaline (characteristic shade 1876-1880)
Gilding with genuine gold leaf on dishes and backs.
Ornamental gold fleurons in the four corners of the dishes.
Back with 5 nerves and golden compartments.
Golden author piece: 'Jules Verne'
Golden title piece: 'MICHEL STROGOFF'
Numbered piece: "2"
Golden fillets and floral decorations.
Solid suturing on nerves, structure intact.
Non-gilded slices (standard Hetzel economic)

Overall condition: binding intact, partially worn gilding (authentic natural patina), natural mottling of the percaline (proof of real age).

Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).