Jules Verne et André Laurie / George Roux - L'Epave du Cynthia - 1885

Superb original illustrated edition in its magnificent polychrome percaline binding with a red fern on a green background, of this work which contains a captivating adventure novel -

The story begins with the discovery of a mysterious child, taken in under extraordinary circumstances on the shores of Norway, whose origin remains unknown and whose physical characteristics seem to distinguish him from other men -

Named Erik, the young boy grows up in an environment where his intelligence, exceptional qualities and singular behavior quickly arouse the curiosity of those around him -

His existence becomes the starting point of a plot that combines the search for origins, family secrets, human rivalries and the advances of science -

Jules Verne and André Laurie / George Roux - The Wreck of the Cynthia - 1885 - J. Hetzel et Cie -
266 Pages.

Good binding condition, binding in full red percaline, polychrome decoration with the red fern on a green background, light wear or stains, some minor defects on the cover, restorations (corners & joints) gilt edges, smooth richly adorned spine, charming illustrations on the covers -

Good interior condition, some foxing, restorations (flyleaves), the work enriched with magnificent plates hors texte including a frontispiece by George Roux, modern endpapers in good condition, 8 Hetzel GI Catalog pages for the years 1892/1893 at the end, a pleasant copy -

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