Jules Verne - L'Île Mystérieuse - 1880
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Jules Verne's L'Île Mystérieuse, an illustrated edition in French, bound in original red percaline, with 616 pages, published by J. Hetzel et Cie in 1880, featuring 154 vignettes by Jules-Descartes Férat and gilt-edged pages in good condition.
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Fine copy of "The Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne, in Hetzel's famous blue banner binding.
This edition is richly illustrated with 154 vignettes by Jules-Descartes Férat.
Characteristics of this copy:
- Binding: original red percaline. The front board features a beautiful gilt decoration, though somewhat faded with time. The blue title band is well preserved.
- Spine: ornate, with a few signs of wear at the headcaps and on the hinges.
- Interior: Complete. Occasional foxing (common on paper of the period) not affecting readability. The title page is clean.
- Special feature: Contains the precious catalog "AI" (mentioned "In preparation for the year 1881"), which allows dating this print precisely to the end of 1880.
- Edges: Fully gilt, retaining a beautiful shine.
Condition:
The copy is in a wholly respectable state for a book of nearly 150 years. A slight sunning of the spine and some rubbing at the corners are noted. The book’s structure remains solid.
The Mysterious Island is considered by many to be Jules Verne's masterpiece, blending Robinsonade and science fiction with the return of Captain Nemo. This copy, with its period catalog, is a prized item for any bibliophile looking to complete a Hetzel collection.
Fast and careful shipping.
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Fine copy of "The Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne, in Hetzel's famous blue banner binding.
This edition is richly illustrated with 154 vignettes by Jules-Descartes Férat.
Characteristics of this copy:
- Binding: original red percaline. The front board features a beautiful gilt decoration, though somewhat faded with time. The blue title band is well preserved.
- Spine: ornate, with a few signs of wear at the headcaps and on the hinges.
- Interior: Complete. Occasional foxing (common on paper of the period) not affecting readability. The title page is clean.
- Special feature: Contains the precious catalog "AI" (mentioned "In preparation for the year 1881"), which allows dating this print precisely to the end of 1880.
- Edges: Fully gilt, retaining a beautiful shine.
Condition:
The copy is in a wholly respectable state for a book of nearly 150 years. A slight sunning of the spine and some rubbing at the corners are noted. The book’s structure remains solid.
The Mysterious Island is considered by many to be Jules Verne's masterpiece, blending Robinsonade and science fiction with the return of Captain Nemo. This copy, with its period catalog, is a prized item for any bibliophile looking to complete a Hetzel collection.
Fast and careful shipping.
#ExclusiveSelection
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Literature
Book title
L'Île Mystérieuse
Author/ Illustrator
Jules Verne
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1880
Height
28 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
19 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
J. Hetzel et Cie
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
616
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