{"product_id":"1875-first-english-edition-the-english-at-the-north-pole-by-jules-verne","title":"1875 First English Edition - The English at the North Pole by Jules Verne","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJules Verne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Illustrated by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eÉdouard Riou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eThe English at the North Pole.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"513\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London and New York, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Routledge and Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 1875. First English edition, first issue.\u003cbr data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 5 inches. \u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"673\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e iv-314 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original publisher’s blue pictorial cloth binding, gilt and black stamped to upper board with Arctic scene, gilt title to spine, decorative panels and vignettes (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. An attractive Victorian binding.\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing  - as shown, Ink ownership name to the front endpaper and a small ownership cold stamp are present - as shown). \u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with all 129 illustrations by Édouard Riou, including full-page plates and numerous in-text wood engravings. All illustrations present and well printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 600–1000).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThe English at the North Pole\u003c\/em\u003e is the first English-language appearance of Jules Verne’s \u003cem data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eAventures du capitaine Hatteras\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Routledge in 1875. This is the true first English edition, first issue, identifiable by the presence of the printer’s credit and the publisher’s notice announcing the planned sequel (\u003cem data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eThe Field of Ice\u003c\/em\u003e) on the final printed page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eThe novel is one of Verne’s most compelling polar narratives, blending adventure fiction with a remarkably accurate portrayal of Arctic geography and conditions as understood in the mid-19th century. Verne draws heavily on contemporary exploration accounts, including the Franklin expedition and the long, heroic efforts to trace its fate. The result is both a gripping narrative and a document deeply rooted in the scientific and exploratory mindset of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eÉdouard Riou’s illustrations are integral to the book’s impact. His dramatic depictions of icebound ships, towering ice cliffs, and perilous polar journeys bring visual authority to Verne’s text and firmly situate this volume within the golden age of illustrated Victorian adventure literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eJules Verne (1828–1905) is universally regarded as one of the founding figures of modern science fiction and adventure literature. His \u003cem data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eVoyages Extraordinaires\u003c\/em\u003e series combined rigorous research, scientific curiosity, and narrative imagination, influencing generations of writers and explorers alike. \u003cem data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eThe English at the North Pole\u003c\/em\u003e occupies a key position in Verne’s canon, reflecting his fascination with exploration, endurance, and the limits of human ambition in extreme environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eÉdouard Riou (1833–1900) was among the most important illustrators of 19th-century French adventure literature and a frequent collaborator of Jules Verne. His illustrations for Verne’s works are celebrated for their technical precision and atmospheric depth. In \u003cem data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003eThe English at the North Pole\u003c\/em\u003e, Riou’s imagery powerfully conveys both the grandeur and the hostility of the Arctic world, enhancing the realism and dramatic tension of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47216784441593,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260111English-000.jpg?v=1768136161","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1875-first-english-edition-the-english-at-the-north-pole-by-jules-verne","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}