From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne. Illustrations by de Montaut. Paris, Bibliothèque d'Éducation et de Récréation, J. Hetzel, sd (ca 1872 for the hardback).
Large single in-8°. Publisher's full electric blue-green percaline binding "with bunches of roses" of the 3rd type. Charles Magnier Binder. Gilt edges. Blue endpapers. Mention "Imprimerie Gauthier-Villars" on the reverse of the title page and "Imprimerie Bonaventure" p. 171.
Original illustrated edition with caption errors (pp. 25 and 32) and first single board.
Tiny tear at head and foot of second spine. Corners rubbed. Otherwise, a beautiful and very pleasant copy of this title with a superb percaline. The gilding and the gutter are perfect.
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