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 38:

Jules Verne, La Maison a Vapeur, A Un Elephant, Red Cover

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Jules Verne, La Maison a Vapeur, A Un Elephant, Red Cover
Beautiful volume from Hetzel's French edition A un Elephant with red cover from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. It includes the novel La Maison a Vapeur (The Steam House) with white & black and color illustrations by L. Benett. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris.

Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: c. 1910
Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Good. Minor gild loss on spine. Loosening of spine and partial separation of last page.