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181 - Set of 4 Jules Verne volumes 1-César Cascabel.
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Set of 4 Jules Verne volumes 1-César Cascabel. Paris, Hetzel, undated [1875–1890], 1 illustrated vol. in large 8vo. Publisher’s binding in full red percaline, known as the ‘two elephants’ design, with title on the fan-shaped label (gilt and silver decoration), plain decorated spine, gilt edges (FN catalogue). Spine sun-faded, otherwise in excellent condition. 2-Robur the Conqueror / A Lottery Ticket. Paris, Hetzel, undated [1875–1890], 1 vol., large 8vo, illustrated. Publisher’s full red percaline binding, known as the ‘two elephants’ binding, with title in the fan-shaped panel, plain decorated spine, gilt edges (DF catalogue). Spine sun-faded, pinholes. 3-Famille sans nom. Paris, Hetzel, undated [1875–1890], 1 vol., large 8vo, illustrated. Publisher’s full red percaline binding known as ‘the two elephants’, with title in the fan, plain decorated spine, gilt edges (EX catalogue). Spine sun-faded, pinholes. 4-Two Years’ Holiday. Paris, Hetzel, undated [1875–1890], 1 vol. large 8vo, illustrated. Publisher’s full red percaline binding known as ‘the two elephants’, with title on the fan-shaped label, smooth decorated spine, gilt edges (EL catalogue). Spine sun-faded, pinholes. Appraisal carried out by Pascal GUILLEBAUD. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Manuscripts, Philately and Bibliophilia
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Auction time 06/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 06/18/2026 at 5:08 PM
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