From ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 21 November 2006
About this Item
In good condition. Minor scuffing to boards with light soiling to cloth. Rubbed corners, cloth remains present. Gilt work slightly faded. Gilt top edge remains clean and bright. Interior in lovely condition. Minimal toning, nominal foxing, if any. Binding tight and intact. Unmarked. Please see photos. A truly lovely grande Octavo edition of two important works. Cartonnages dores et colores (gilded and colored bindings). Lavishly decorated cover designed for Christmas and New Year s markets. Nicely illustrated. First editions were published in 1873. we think this is early 1900 s, but we cannot rightfully determine said date. According to Verne s editor Pierre-Jules Hetzel, the goal of the Voyages was to outline all the geographical, geological, physical, historical and astronomical knowledge amassed by modern science and to recount, in an entertaining and picturesque format. the history of the universe Doctor Ox is a collection of short stories by Jules Vernes, it is included as well. Beautiful!. Seller Inventory # RAREF1900BJKE
Bibliographic Details
Title: Le Tour du Monde & Le Docteur Ox
Publisher: Librairie Hachette
Publication Date: 1900
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Store Description
Chosen as Publishers Weekly's 2023 Bookstore of the Year! Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore. ... A buyer is eligible to receive a full refund if a book is not in the condition described.
* * * All books are packed with great care! * * * Free U.S. Media Mail Shipping available! Delivery is typically in 1-3 weeks in the continental U.S. * * * For faster service, please upgrade to U.S.P.S. PRIORITY MAIL (takes 3-7 days to arrive in the continental U.S.) . * * * Additional Priority Mail postage may be requested for heavy or oversized items; we will email you notice of this when processing your order. ... BOOKS ARE TYPICALLY SEALED IN A HIGH-QUALITY PLASTIC BAG AND THEN PACKAGED IN A STURDY CARDBOARD MAILER-BOX, or BUBBLE WRAP with USPS Priority Mail packaging. * * * International packages ship via USPS International Priority whenever possible; rates vary by destination country. Heavy or oversized items may require an additional international postage charges; we will email you notice of this when processing your order. Due to USPS changes, surface/economy shipping is no longer available.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
