Lot 08133

VERNE Jules, L’ARCHIPEL EN FEU / 49 dessins par Bennet et 2 cartes – Les Voyages Extraordinaires, Bibliotheque d’Education et de Recréation, j. Hetzel et Cie, Paris, no date (1884-1890). In large 8vo, p. 198,[2]. First collective edition illustrated with 49 drawings by Benett and 2 maps. The book is a historical novel set against the backdrop of war between Greeks and Turks in the islands of the Aegean Sea. This historico-political incident marks a turning point in the inspiration of Jules Verne. Industrial binding, cloth spine and corners, carton boards, rather rubbed. Somewhat browned pages, otherwise clean, tight, with fresh images. Good copy.