VERNE (Jules). The Black Indies. Le Chancellor followed by Martin Paz. Paris: Collection Hetzel, [1898-1903]. - In-8 double, 272x177: (4 ff.), 172 pp. 3 plates; (2 ff.), 220 pp. 3 plates. Gilt globe" polychrome boards, lighthouse spine, gilt edges (Engel). Edition illustrated with compositions by Jules Férat for Les Indes-noires and Martin Paz, and by George Rioux for Le Chancellor. A rare copy in type 3 cartonnage "au globe doré". The second board is Engel type "h". It includes the 6 hors-texts that appear here for the first time but are more usually found in type 4 globe copies. No catalog. A very fine copy with only a few discreet and skilful restorations.
Estimate
€3,000 - €4,000
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
VERNE (Jules).
The Black Indies. Le Chancellor followed by Martin Paz.
Paris: Collection Hetzel, [1898-1903]. - In-8 double, 272x177: (4 ff.), 172 pp. 3 plates; (2 ff.), 220 pp. 3 plates. Gilt globe" polychrome boards, lighthouse spine, gilt edges (Engel).
Edition illustrated with compositions by Jules Férat for Les Indes-noires and Martin Paz, and by George Rioux for Le Chancellor.
A rare copy in type 3 cartonnage "au globe doré". The second board is Engel type "h". It includes the 6 hors-texts that appear here for the first time but are more usually found in type 4 globe copies. No catalog.
A very fine copy with only a few discreet and skilful restorations.
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