L'Epave Mysterieuse.
Paris: Hachette, 1890, 1st printing; 227 pp. Red cloth with ornate black and gilt embossed design, three gilt edges. French language 19thc hardback juvenile.
A novel/memoir for older children of the Crimean war,winner of the Prix Montyon of the Académie Française. A Stevenson-like maritime adventure, danger, great deeds, and humour.
CONDITION: Good Plus; ink stain on spine, two corners cloth rubbed off 1/4", sl foxing. Item #4414
Price: $50.00
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