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 34:

Jules Verne, Face au Drapeau, Aux Feuilles d'Acanthe Gold

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Jules Verne, Face au Drapeau, Aux Feuilles d'Acanthe Gold
Single volume from Hetzel's French edition Aux Feuilles d'Acanthe, Macaron dore, from Voyages Extraordinaires: Les Mondes Connus et Inconnus by Jules Verne. Includes the novel Face au Drapeau (Facing the Flag, or For the Flag) with illustrations by Leon Benett. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris.

Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)
Issued: 1906
Dimensions: 7.25"W x 10.75"H x 0.80"D
Manufacturer: Hetzel
Country of Origin: France
Provenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique

Condition: Fair. color loss on cover. One color illustration is separated between pages 88 and 89. Start of loosening between pages 8 and 9. Minor soiling.

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