Jules Verne / Benett - L'Archipel en feu - 1884

Exciting edition in its superb polychrome binding known as "Au Steamer", of this fabulous Jules Verne novel and entirely illustrated with 49 drawings by Benett, and 2 maps -

In this work, in 1827, the lieutenant of the vessel Henry d'Albaret, within an international brigade, helps the Greeks resist the Turkish army. He will oppose in this struggle the Greek Nicolas Starkos who collaborates with the oppressor. The latter, selling his soul to the devil, transports the Greek prisoners to sell them as slaves… -

This novel blends science, romance and action; it features endearing characters and exotic landscapes. It is illustrated by Léon Benett, a French painter and draftsman, who produced numerous engravings for Jules Verne's works -

Jules Verne / Benett - The Archipelago in Flames - 1884 (Catalogue GK in fine) - J. Hetzel & Cie -
198 + 8 Pages (Catalogue GK in fine).

Good condition of the binding, the work in its full polychrome percaline edition known as "Au Steamer", wear from use, heads and corners slightly rubbed, cover a bit worn, gilded edges, smooth back adorned, titling and gilded ornaments -

Good interior condition, light stains and humidity marks, a damp stain in the margin on the endpapers, the frontispiece and on the last seven pages, enriched with 49 drawings by Benett, and 2 maps, blue endpapers in good condition, (Catalogue GK in fine), a pleasant copy -

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