1898 Jules VERNE 20,000 Leagues Under Sea French Illustrated Sci-Fi CLASSIC

1898 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.

This French edition of Verne’s masterpiece is illustrated with charming illustrations by Hildibrand. While undated, this 1898 edition features a decorative, color illustrated front cover! A highly desirable early edition!

Note on dating: like many other Verne first editions, the title page included was issued in each edition. The dating comes from the ads in the back of the book – note the ads in this volume advertise for the releases in the 1898-1899 print year.

Item number: #24582

Price: $599

VERNE, Jules

Vingt mille lieues sous les mers.

Paris : Bibliotheque d’education et de recreation, Hetzel, [1898].

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [4], 434, [2], 8
  • Heavily illustrated throughout
• Language: French
• Binding: Hardcover; secure
  • Decorative red cloth
• Size: ~11.25in X 8in (28.5cm x 19.5cm)

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