Jules Verne - Michel Strogoff - 1895-1895

Jules Verne – Michel Strogoff – Hetzel – rare binding with portrait laid down – FX Catalogue

Description

Very beautiful antique copy of Michel Strogoff – From Moscow to Irkutsk, followed by A Drama in Mexico, by Jules Verne.

Hetzel Collection edition – Extraordinary Voyages, in its spectacular polychrome binding with Jules Verne's portrait.

Special features of this copy:

– portrait of Jules Verne laid down and glued to the front board;
– polychrome binding signed A. Lenègre;
– second board Lenègre type e;
– FX Catalogue at the end of the volume, announcing the 1891-1892 new releases;
– gilded edges;
– numerous illustrations by J. Férat, engraved by Ch. Barbant.

The front board preserves very beautiful colors and remains particularly decorative. The interior is clean and well preserved for a work of this period.

Condition: old copy showing visible defects, notably wear to the headbands and spine, small losses/frays of the cloth, and fragility at an inner hinge. The glued portrait also shows a small wear at the bottom corner. Please study the many photographs carefully, which are an integral part of the description.

An interesting variant of Hetzel bindings with portrait, sought after by Jules Verne and Extraordinary Voyages collectors.

Price asked: €250
Serious offers welcome.

Cash on collection or carefully protected shipping possible.