Jules Verne: The Final Chapter
By Lion & Unicorn
Apr 17, 2024
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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 20:

Jules Verne, L'ile Mysterieuse, Aux Deux Elephants, Green

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Auction took place on Apr 17, 2024 at Lion & Unicorn
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Jules Verne, L'ile Mysterieuse, Aux Deux Elephants, Green
Rarely offered first edition single volume of Hetzel's French edition Au Deux Elephants with green cover from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes the novel L'Ile Mysterieuse (The Mysterious Island) with 154 illustrations by Jules Ferat. Catalogue for the years 1875-1876. Type Engel a. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. On verso of front cover, Ex-Libris for Docteur et Madame Camplez.

Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1875
Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.75"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Very good. Beautiful vibrant gild and green cover. Minor wear on the lower corners and on the upper part of the spine. Minor foxing mostly on the first pages. Minor green color loss on lower back cover.

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