Seas and Oceans] A Floating City by Jules Verne. Illustrations by Férat. Paris, Bibliothèque d'Éducation et de Récréation, J. Hetzel et Cie, sd (ca 1873). Large single in-8°. Publisher's full percaline paperback with small green empire crossbands "aux bouquets de roses" of the 3rd type. Charles Magnier Binder. Gilt edges. Blue endpapers. Printed by Gauthier-Villars. Original illustrated edition (printing number : 758-72) not bearing the mention Ouvrage couronné par l'Académie Française on the title page. First single hardback. A very fine copy, well bound. Rare first illustrated edition of the very first issue in a rare and superb colour. Beautiful interior and free of foxing.

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