Jules Verne - Mathias Sandorf - 1885

Rare edition of the original, illustrated with 111 drawings by Benett and with a map.

An enthralling novel that takes you on an epic adventure with the Hungarian count of the same name, who escaped death after attempting to liberate his country from the Austrian yoke -

Under the name Antekirtt, he becomes a rich and powerful man who sails the oceans aboard his yacht Éclair. He pursues his relentless enemies, while supporting worthy causes and scientific discoveries -

This book is a major work by Jules Verne, in which he paid homage to Alexandre Dumas, his literary model.
Verne wanted to write a grand social novel in the manner of The Count of Monte Cristo. The parallels are undeniable -

It blends love, adventure, and action—the elements that make these works successful.

Jules Verne - Mathias Sandorf - 1885 - J. Hetzel et Cie -
552 pages -

Good condition of the binding, the work in its red half-leather, wear from use, corners rubbed, second leaf partially discolored, gilded edges, spine with raised bands ornamented, gilded title -

Good interior condition, stains and foxing, work featuring fine engravings in the text and as plates, including a frontispiece, moiré endpapers -

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