Highly desirable original collector's edition first printing of this classic novel of occult spiritualism by Camille Flammarion : URANIE (a young scientist falls in love with a statue of the Muse of Astronomy, URANIA, who comes to life and takes him on a transformative journey through the heavens and the earth). Hardcover bound in half leather with gilt lettering and raised spine bands. Typical pages shown, this lovely copy was published in Paris for the Collection Guillaume c1890, with period illustrations by various artists. TEXT IN FRENCH. Overall very good condition, boards and spine have minor scuffing and wear, a truly handsome book through and through --  octavo, roughly 5x7 inches, marbled endpapers, text block is tight, other light signs of aging, no writing or marks in text, as pictured and described. Shipping for is $6.00 within the USA, international bidders are welcome (shipping will cost $79.95). Hard to find in gilt & leather these days to say the least, opening bid is well below market value (there is NO comparable edition in leather on eBay at present), an absolute must for any serious collection of finely bound editions of 19th century French literature. "As shown" condition, light wear and signs of aging, much sharper image than what you can see here. No reserve -- thanks for bidding!!! Be sure to check out my eBay store, as well as my other current auctions of antiquarian books, vintage photos, postcards, old advertising and much, much more...