Description
VERNE (Jules).
The Adventures of Three Russians and Three Englishmen in Southern Africa. Illustrated with 53 vignettes by Ferat, engraved by Pannemaker.
Paris: Bibliothèque d’éducation et de récréation, J. Hetzel et Cie, [1872]. — 8vo, 267 x 176. Dark green percaline cardboard binding ‘with bouquets of roses’, gilt edges (Ch. Magnier).
First illustrated edition.
Copy in its original plain ‘bouquets of roses’ cardboard binding, of the third type. The back cover is of Magnier’s ‘a’ type, with only a double blind-stamped border.
Skillfully restored binding. Discreet stains on the back cover. Waterstains.
Provenance:
Dr and Mrs Camplez, with bookplate.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Claude Mozis Library – Black Africa and the African diaspora
Auction location
Auction time
10/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
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