Sans Famille by Hector Malot. Illustrations by Émile Bayard. Paris, Bibliothèque d'Éducation et de Récréation, J. Hetzel et Cie, sd (1880).
Large double in-8°. Customized beveled cardboard in full caramel percaline. Gilded edges. Dark blue endpapers. Imprimerie Générale Lahure. First illustrated edition and first hardback.
One of the great publishing successes of Hetzel. Friend of Hector Malot since 1861, Jules Verne paid tribute to this great "novel of tears" (Francis Lacassin) with his P'tit bonhomme which action is set in Ireland.
Superb copy near mint condition. Particularly rare in this color.
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