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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 11:
Jules Verne, Une Ville Flottante, Aux Bouquets de Roses
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Jules Verne, Une Ville Flottante, Aux Bouquets de Roses
Double volume from Hetzel's French edition Aux Bouquets de Roses, Havane cover, from Les Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novels Une Ville Flottante and Les Forceurs de Blocus (A Floating City; The Blockade Runners) with illustrations by Ferat. 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. Ink stamps on cover page: Auguste Sache.
Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 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: Fair. Browning and minor foxing. Beginning of separation between cover and title pages and back pages. External wear on spine and all corners. Some color loss.
