French craftsmanship unique in the world:Glazed calf, morocco doublure, stamped or inlayed... books are dressed in their best attire thanks to a handful of master craftsmen who have housed great literary works in leather and gold bindings.
Au Phare, à l'Obus, aux Deux Eléphants, au Globe Doré... These famous Jules Verne elaborately decorated cloths are the finest publisher's bindings of the 19th century. Discover the extraordinary journey of the Editions Hetzel.
First edition, with no deluxe copies printed; one of the review copies.
Small tears to the spine and along the left edge of the front cover.
Rare signed autograph tribute by Boris Vian on this text.