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Our Final Auction dedicated to the renowned author. Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a renowned French luminary in literature, celebrated as the "father of science fiction". His imaginative narratives captivated readers worldwide, often delving into futuristic innovations and technologies ahead of his time. Verne's literary legacy is characterized by a unique fusion of scientific exploration and exhilarating adventures, making him a pioneer in the realm of speculative fiction.
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LOT 12:
Jules Verne, Une Ville Flottante/3 Russes, A L'Obus, Brique
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Jules Verne, Une Ville Flottante/3 Russes, A L'Obus, Brique
Unusual first edition with a binding error in Une Ville Flottante: pages 121-128 are placed between pages 112 and 113. Rarely offered volume from Hetzel's A l'obus with rouge brique cover from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. It includes the novels Une Ville Flottante; Les Forceurs de Blocus; Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais (A Floating City; The Blockade Runners; The Adventures of Three Russians and Three Englishmen) with illustrations by Ferat. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris.
Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1872
Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.20"D
Edition Number: First Edition Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique
Condition: Very good.
