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 29:

Jules Verne, Enfants du Capitaine Grant, Au Dos a L'Ancre

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Start price:
$ 20
Estimated price :
$200 - $800
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17/04/2024 at Lion & Unicorn
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Jules Verne, Enfants du Capitaine Grant, Au Dos a L'Ancre
Handsome triple volume from Hetzel's French edition Au Dos a L'Ancre, type Engel h, from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant (In Search of the Castaways) with 172 illustrations by Riou. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris.

Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1904
Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.75"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Very good. Minor foxing. Superficial beginning of tear in interior of back cover. Some wear on edges of spine.