Bourses de voyage

Edition illustrated with 47 illustrations by L. Benett as well as 12 large chromotypographies, numerous photographic views and a map.
Publisher's Hetzel binding signed Engel known as "globe" type 4, lighthouse spine, second cover type Engel "i" according to Jauzac, all edges gilt.
Small spots of discoloration on the spine, otherwise handsome copy despite some usual foxing at beginning and end of volume.
Henry Markel, a former sea captain turned pirate, wishes to rob young West Indian schoolboys in transit to London and about to receive a scholarship from an important benefactress.