The Green Ray by Jules Verne. Illustrations by Benett. Paris, Bibliothèque d'Éducation et de Récréation, J. Hetzel et Cie, sd (1882). Large single in-8°. Publisher's full green percaline boards "with the initials JV-JH". Blue endpapers. Charles Magnier bookbinder. Printed by Gauthier-Villars. Catalogue "BC" for 1882-1883. First illustrated edition and first single hardback. A fine copy of this title, here in the only colour that suits it... Curiously, the green colour was very little used by Hetzel for this title, to the great displeasure of fans. The copies we have encountered were, for the most part, in poor condition.

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