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four books are lined up in a row on a tablethree old books sitting on top of each other on a tablean open book with a picture of a man and a woman sitting on a bench
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182 - A Collection of 4 Works by Jules Verne 1.
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A Collection of 4 Works by Jules Verne 1. *Captain Grant’s Children*. Paris, Hetzel, undated [1872–1873], 1 vol. large 8vo. Publisher’s binding in blue percaline, known as ‘à l’obus’ style, smooth spine with decoration, gilt edges. Second joint cracked at the top, wear to the cap covers. 2-A Fifteen-Year-Old Captain. Paris, Hetzel, undated [1875–1890], 1 vol., large 8vo, illustrated. Publisher’s full red percaline binding, known as the ‘two elephants’ design, with title in the fan-shaped panel, plain decorated spine, gilt edges (AB catalogue). Second cover with a dark stain at the top, wear to the upper cap. 3-The Green Ray. Paris, Hetzel, undated [1877–1890], 1 vol. large 8vo, illustrated. Publisher’s full brown percaline binding known as ‘with initials’ on the front cover, plain decorated spine, gilt edges (catalogue BC). Spine sun-faded. 4-The Lighthouse at the End of the World. Paris, Hetzel, undated [], 1 vol. large 8vo, illustrated. Publisher’s full red percaline binding known as ‘with acanthus leaves’, plain decorated spine. Spine sun-faded, cardboard cover warped. 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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