VERNE (Jules). Discovery of the Earth. 59 drawings by L. Benett and P. Philippoteaux. 58 facsimiles (from old documents) and maps by Dubail and Matthis. Paris: Bibliothèque d'éducation et de récréation, J. Hetzel et Cie, [1885-1886]. - In-8 double, 272x175: VI pp, (1 f.), 464 pp, (4 cat. ff.). Havana percaline boards "à la sphère armillaire ptolémaïque", gilt edges (Engel). Edition published in 1885-1886, illustrated with compositions by Léon Benett and Paul Dominique Philippoteaux, as well as 35 facsimiles of old engravings and 21 maps. Cartonnage à la sphère armillaire ptolémaïque". Second board type f. CR catalog (1885-1886) bound in at end. A very fine copy. Non-missing tear to warning leaf. Scattered foxing. Light staining on edge of last few leaves.