Jules Verne; Illustrations de L. Benett - Mistress Branican - 1891

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Mistress Branican by Jules Verne, illustrated by L. Benett, is a Hetzel Voyages extraordinaires illustrated edition in French, bound hardback, 440 pages, approximately 25 cm tall, in reasonable condition.

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Jules Verne – Mistress Branican
Hetzel Collection – Extraordinary Voyages

A fine vintage bound book in Hetzel publisher's binding, with polychrome decoration on a red background, featuring an ornamental black framing.
Illustrated front cover depicting a globe, scientific instruments, and a portrait of Jules Verne, titled Mistress Branican – Voyages extraordinaires, Hetzel Collection.
Two richly decorated copies, titled 'Jules Verne – Voyages extraordinaires – Mistress Branican', with gilded edges and illustrations.

Golden slices, well present.
Green Guards
Black illustrations within the text, including an engraved frontispiece.

State:
Solid binding, functional hinges.
Visible wear and friction on the caps and corners.
Slightly dulled at the tip.
Healthy interior but yellowed and stained paper (rust spots), consistent with its age.
Golden slices still quite luminous.

An authentic and decorative ensemble, typical of Hetzel editions from the late 19th century, sought after by collectors of Jules Verne and beautiful illustrated bindings.

Jules Verne – Mistress Branican
Hetzel Collection – Extraordinary Voyages

A fine vintage bound book in Hetzel publisher's binding, with polychrome decoration on a red background, featuring an ornamental black framing.
Illustrated front cover depicting a globe, scientific instruments, and a portrait of Jules Verne, titled Mistress Branican – Voyages extraordinaires, Hetzel Collection.
Two richly decorated copies, titled 'Jules Verne – Voyages extraordinaires – Mistress Branican', with gilded edges and illustrations.

Golden slices, well present.
Green Guards
Black illustrations within the text, including an engraved frontispiece.

State:
Solid binding, functional hinges.
Visible wear and friction on the caps and corners.
Slightly dulled at the tip.
Healthy interior but yellowed and stained paper (rust spots), consistent with its age.
Golden slices still quite luminous.

An authentic and decorative ensemble, typical of Hetzel editions from the late 19th century, sought after by collectors of Jules Verne and beautiful illustrated bindings.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature, Travels
Book Title
Mistress Branican
Author/ Illustrator
Jules Verne; Illustrations de L. Benett
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1891
Height
25 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hetzel
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
440
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Objects sold
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