Verne (Jules) Around the World in Eighty Days.
£295
Translated by Geo. M. Towle
London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1875.
Fifth UK edition. 8vo. Original near-red cloth stamped in black and gilt.
An attractive example of this early British edition of Verne’s classic tale.
Out of stock
Ink gift inscription to front endpaper, ink name to head of title; cloth slightly rubbed at extremities.
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