Jules Verne & Other Rare Antique Literature
By Lion & Unicorn
Sep 20, 2023
200 Oakwood Lane Suite 200 Hollywood, FL 33020, United States

An auction of rare antique literature from Jules Verne, Robert Mapplethorpe, Manuel A. De Verona, Kris Martin & More.


The single owner curation of Jules Verne French Edition Literature is from the collection of Marie-Claude Lalique. Marie aquired the literature from her late grandfather, Rene Lalique. It is said that Rene Lalique and Jules Verne were close acquaintances and these books were personally given to Rene Lalique from Jules Verne.

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LOT 2:

First Edition, Jules Verne and Laurie, L'Epave du Cynthia

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Sold for: $80
Start price:
$ 20
Estimated price :
$200 - $800
Buyer's Premium: 25%
sales tax: 8.875% On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
Auction took place on Sep 20, 2023 at Lion & Unicorn
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First Edition, Jules Verne and Laurie, L'Epave du Cynthia
First edition a la fougere bicolore of the novel L'Epave du Cynthia by French writer Jules Verne (1814-1886) after a manuscript by Andre Laurie (Jean Francois Paschal Grousset, 1844-1909) with illustrations by George Roux. Collection Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation with a brown and green cover, gild accents and floral designs, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Includes the Ex Libris Docteur et Madame Camplez.

Artist: Jules Verne and Andre Laurie
Issued: 1885
Dimensions: 6.75"W x 9.75"H x 1.40"D
Edition Number: First edition Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Very good.

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