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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 32:
Jules Verne, Capitaine Hatteras, Deux Elephants, Red Cover
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Jules Verne, Capitaine Hatteras, Deux Elephants, Red Cover
Handsome double volume from Hetzel's French edition Aux Deux Elephants, red cover, from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes the novels Aventures du Capitaine Hatteras; Les Anglais au Pole Nord; Le Desert de Glace (Adventures of Captain Hatteras; The English at the North Pole; The Desert of Ice) with 150 illustrations by Riou. Catalogue AP for 1881-1882. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris.
Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1881
Dimensions: 7.25"W x 11"H x 1.30"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique
Condition: Very good. Tight spine with minor loosening by title page. Discoloration spots on cover and spine.
