Jules Verne - Le Chancellor/Martin Paz - 1875

VERNE, Jules The Chancellor (followed by Martin Paz) Paris, Library of Education and Recreation J. Hetzel et Cie, 18 Rue Jacob, s.d. (circa 1875) In-8° (publisher's cloth). Full blue percaline of the “initials” type. Front covers adorned with cold geometric borders and a large central gold-stamped medallion (initials JV and H on the respective medallions), the second cover ornamented with a large circular floral motif in blind. Spine smooth and richly gilt. Edges gilt. Work illustrated with original drawings by Riou for The Chancellor and by Férat for Martin Paz, wood-engraved. Very fine overall condition, percaline well preserved with vivid tones, bright gold on the first cover and on the spine. Slight discoloration at the corner of the second cover. Clean and fresh, some occasional foxing typical of prints from this era, complete with all its illustrations and original endpapers/guards. Very beautiful copy.

Estimate:£275.06

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