Jules Hetzel et Cie (1843 - 1914)

First edition, for which there were no large paper copies.

Modern pastiche bindings by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, half bronze calf Bradel bindings over marbled paper boards, gilt fillets to spine, covers mounted on guards and preserved.

Very rare autograph inscription from Jules Vernie to [Achille] Tournier, prefect of the Somme at the time, and also enriched with a calling card from Jules Verne mounted on guards.

With original illustrations by L. Benett. §Jules Verne moved to Amiens, his wife's home town, in 1871: “Due to a wish of my wife's, I am settling in Amiens, a calm, orderly town, of even temper; society here is both cordial and well-read