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 41:

Jules Verne, Cinq Semaines en Ballon, Aux Bouquets de Roses

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17/04/2024 at Lion & Unicorn
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Jules Verne, Cinq Semaines en Ballon, Aux Bouquets de Roses
Single volume from Hetzel's French edition Aux Bouquets de Roses, Aux Medaillons Cercles de Noir, maroon cover from Les Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novel Cinq Semaines en Ballon (Five Weeks in a Balloon) with illustrations by Riou and de Montaut. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. On recto of front cover, sticker Eric Weissenberg

Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1874
Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 0.75"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Fair. Lower part of spine cover missing. Foxing throughout. Soiling on covers.