1951 Book - The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth

Author: Jules Verne. Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth.
Title: The Mysterious Island.
Publisher: New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1951.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9 x 7 inches.
Pages: 493 pages + publisher's ads.
Binding: Attractive and very good publisher’s original black cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, pictorial full-color paste-on plate on front board, and gilt top edge (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing near the edges - as shown, features a charming 1951 Christmas gift inscription on the half-title page - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with endpapers and nine full-page color plates by renowned artist N.C. Wyeth, all present and in vibrant condition.

The book: This is a lovely mid-century Scribner’s edition of Jules Verne’s beloved adventure novel The Mysterious Island, richly illustrated by the legendary N.C. Wyeth. Originally serialized in 1874, Verne’s tale continues the saga of Captain Nemo and follows a group of castaways stranded on a remote island. The 1951 Scribner’s edition, part of the famous Wyeth-illustrated series, has become a collectible classic, prized for its dynamic artwork and sturdy presentation.

The author: Jules Verne (1828–1905), the French father of science fiction, created some of the most enduring and visionary adventure novels in literary history, including Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Journey to the Center of the Earth. His imagination, meticulous research, and pioneering spirit have inspired generations of writers, filmmakers, and explorers.

The illustrator: N.C. Wyeth (1882–1945), one of America’s greatest illustrators, was known for his vivid, dramatic, and highly detailed paintings. A key figure in the Brandywine School and the father of artist Andrew Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth brought stories like Treasure Island, Robin Hood, and The Mysterious Island to life with his powerful visuals, transforming them into treasured illustrated classics.