Superb copy in its two elephant binding of this work which relates the daring expedition of Captain Hatteras to the North Pole - You will follow the adventures of this intrepid sailor and his companions, including Doctor Clawbonny, a curious and enthusiastic scientist, and the dog Duk, a faithful four-legged friend - You will discover the grandiose landscapes and dangers of the Arctic, as well as the mysteries that surround the pole - This edition is illustrated by Riou, a talented designer who was able to convey the atmosphere and beauty of the polar scenes - Jules Verne - Travels and Adventures of Captain Hatteras - 1878 Good condition of the binding, work in its full red buckram with gold and blue decoration called Aux deux Elephants, gilded edges, tears in caps, rubbed corners, smooth decorated spine, gilded titling and ornamentation - Good interior condition, visible cracks on the endpapers, some scattered foxing, work decorated with 150 beautiful out-of-text engravings including on the frontispiece, geographical map