1896 Jules VERNE 20,000 Leagues Under Sea French Illustrated Sci-Fi CLASSIC

1896 Jules VERNE 20,000 Leagues Under Sea French Illustrated Sci-Fi CLASSIC

“The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite.”

― Jules Verne, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

One of the most popular and famous works of French literature is Jules Verne’s “Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.” Verne accurately describes features on Captain Nemo’s submarine (“The Nautilus”), which was considered ahead of its time as submarines were in their infancy.

Note on dating: like many other Verne first editions, the title page included was issued in each edition, including later printings. This particular 1896 edition, part of the ‘Hetzel Collection’ printing, features an illustrated front cover – a highly desirable edition!

Item number: #23711

Price: $599

VERNE, Jules

Vingt mille lieues sous les mers.

Paris: Bibliotheque d’education et de recreation, J. Hetzel, [1896].

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [4], 434, [2]
    • No ads present for dating
  • Illustrated throughout
• Note on dating:
  • ‘Hetzel Collection’ editions were published in the late 1890s.
• Language: French
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Decorative red cloth
• Size: ~11in X 7.75in (28cm x 19.5cm)

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