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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 2:
Jules Verne, Cesar Cascabel, Au Deux Elephants, Red Cover
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Sold for: $200
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Estimated price :
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sales tax: 8.875%
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Jules Verne, Cesar Cascabel, Au Deux Elephants, Red Cover
Splendid volume from Hetzel's French edition Aux deux Elephants, Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. It includes the novel Cesar Cascabel (Cesar Cascabel: The Show on Ice) with 85 illustrations by George Roux, twelve chromolithographs and two color maps. Catalogue FX for 1891-1892. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Cursive in pencil on inside cover: Sylvie (illegible).
Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1891
Dimensions: 7.25"W x 11"H x 1.50"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique
Condition: Very good. Minor color lass on spine. Three water marks on back cover. Vibrant gilding and red front cover and fresh interior.
