Description: Jules Verne's science fiction novel Robur-le-Conquérant (Robur the Conqueror). In French. 1886 imprint, in circa 1892 "Au Steamer" binding. 45 black-and-white illustrations by Léon Bennet, some full-page. Bound by Charles Magnier in full red publisher's cloth over cartonnage, with the red steamer design signed by Paul Souze on the front cover, stamped in gilt and black, with all edges gilt and blue-gray endpapers. 10.75 x 7.25 inches; [4], 220, [2] pages, [8] pages of advertisements at rear ("GK" code). Former owner's signature on front free endpaper. Faded gilt on the spine and front cover, light edgewear, and moderate foxing, but the binding still attractive. Very Good-. Series title: Les Voyages Extraordinaires.
