VERNE Jules. Voyages Extraordinaires, Mathias Sandorf, Paris, Bibliothèque d'Education et de Récréation J.Hetzel et Cie, 1885, large in-8 (28cm), hardback with silver banner on red background, 1st plate by A.Souze, smooth spine with gilt decoration and title, A.L. & Cie Rel. with gilt edges, last plate faded at bottom left, small states at corners and headpiece. 111 Drawings by Benett and a map (pages 224/225), Catalogue DF 1886/1887 after the table of contents. Clean interior and a fine first edition copy. The withdrawal of the lots will be done on Wednesday June 28, 2023 by appointment, in Paris XVe (Metro : Pasteur or Sèvres-Lecourbe). [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when making the appointment].

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