Jules Verne / Georges Roux - Sans Dessus Dessous - 1889

Jules Verne — Upside-Down.

Original illustrated edition of 1889, published in Paris by J. Hetzel et Cie in the collection of Extraordinary Journeys. First simple Hetzel binding “with initials JV-JH”, in red percaline, with gilded edges and blue endpapers. Binding by Charles Magnier.

The work is illustrated with 36 drawings by George Roux. It comprises 204 pages and the Hetzel catalogue “EX” for 1889-1890 at the end of the volume.

Upside-Down is a science fiction novel in which the Baltimore Gun-Club, already encountered in From the Earth to the Moon, devise an extravagant scientific project aiming to modify the Earth's axis of rotation by means of a gigantic cannon.

Copy in good overall condition. The red front board and its decoration are particularly well preserved and remain very decorative. The binding shows significant wear from use, notably on the spine, at the head and tail, and at the corners. The gold on the spine is heavily faded. The gilded edges are still visible.

The interior is complete and solid, with a slight patina on the paper, foxing and some signs of aging. The 36 illustrations by George Roux are present.