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 18:

Jules Verne, De La Terre a La Lune, Aux Bouquets de Roses

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17/04/2024 at Lion & Unicorn
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Jules Verne, De La Terre a La Lune, Aux Bouquets de Roses
Handsome single volume from Hetzel's French edition Aux Bouquets de Roses, 3eme type simple, rouge ancient (dark red) cover with reversed captions pps. 25 and 32, from Les Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novel De La Terre a La Lune (From the Earth to the Moon) with 41 illustrations and one map by De Montaut. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. On recto of front cover, Ex Libris Docteur et Madame Camplez.

Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1868-1872
Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 0.60"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Good. Some wear on jacket with soiling on front cover. Beginning of tear on back side of spine. Some foxing.