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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 7:
Jules Verne, L'Ecole des Robinsons/Rayon Vert, A Un Elephant
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Sold for: $600
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$800 - $2,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
sales tax: 8.875%
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Jules Verne, L'Ecole des Robinsons/Rayon Vert, A Un Elephant
Excellent volume from Hetzel's French edition A un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) type Engel i, from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novels L'Ecole des Robinsons, Le Rayon-Vert and Dix Heures en Chasse (Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery; The Green Ray; Ten Hours Hunting) with illustrations and one map by Leon Benett and illustrations in text by Gedeon. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Sticker on verso of first page front cover: Librairie Auguste Fontaine, Paris.
Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1905-1914
Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique
Condition: Very good. Minor soiling pages 1-33.
