Jules Verne / L. Benett - L'École des Robinsons - 1882

Fascinating illustrated edition of 51 drawings by L. Benett of this captivating Jules Verne work belonging to the Voyages Extraordinaires series, in a magnificent Hetzel binding known as “Aux initials” - The story centers on Godfrey Morgan, a young, wealthy, cultivated and somewhat privileged man who lives in San Francisco with his uncle William W. Kolderup, a powerful business magnate who made his fortune in trade - Despite his comfortable situation, Godfrey longs to travel and discover the world, but his uncle believes the young man still lacks experience and that a real journey must be a formative ordeal - Jules Verne / L. Benett - The School of Robinsons - 1882 (Catalogue) - J. Hetzel et Cie - 202 pages. Good condition of the binding, the work in its full publisher’s red percaline cloth binding with the initials “JV-JH,” signs of use, some minor defects on the cover, gilding on the spine a little worn, gilded edges, smooth spine richly adorned, gilded lettering and ornamentation - Good interior condition, browning, small vignette on the title page, the book features 51 drawings by L. Benett, blue endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

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