VERNE (Jules). The Tribulations of a Chinese in China. The Begum's 500 million. Les Révoltes de la "Bounty". Paris: Collection Hetzel, [1903-1904]. - In-8 double, 272x178: (4 ff.), 203 pp., 3 plates; (2 ff.), 185 pp., (1 f.), 4 plates. Gilt globe" polychrome boards, lighthouse spine, gilt edges (Engel). Edition illustrated with numerous compositions by Léon Benett, including 7 hors texte in bistre or color. Copy in type 4 "golden globe" polychrome boards. The second board is Engel type "i". All polychrome versions of this title are rare. Some wear and discoloration to hinges. Small tear and hole at the hinge of the first plate. The golds are sparkling.