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 27:

Jules Verne, 20000 Lieues Sous Les Mers, Au Portrait Imprime

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Auction took place on Apr 17, 2024 at Lion & Unicorn
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Jules Verne, 20000 Lieues Sous Les Mers, Au Portrait Imprime
Handsome single volume from Hetzel's French edition Au Portrait Imprime, Voyages Extraordinaires by writer Jules Verne. It includes the novel Vingt-mille lieues sous les mers (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas) with 111 black & white and color illustrations by de Neuville and Riou. New catalogue FX for 1891-1892. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris.

Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1891
Dimensions: 7.25"W x 11"H x 1.40"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Very good. Sporadic foxing. Small area of soiling on back cover. Some color loss on spine.

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