1900 Rare Book - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne.
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(Description)
Author: Jules Verne.
Title: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
Publisher: London, Sampson Low, Marston and Company, no date (circa 1900).
Language: Text in English
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: iv-303 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (bright, tight, some light foxing and staining - as shown, name of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the 16 full-page illustrations.
The book: This circa 1900 edition of "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne is a rare find, presenting one of the earliest and most captivating adventures in science fiction literature. Verne's tale of the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, takes readers on an unprecedented journey through the mysteries of the deep sea, exploring themes of freedom, vengeance, and humanity's relationship with nature.
The author: Jules Verne (1828–1905), a French novelist, poet, and playwright, is often regarded as the father of science fiction. His works are celebrated for their imaginative scope, intricate plots, and visionary predictions, many of which have inspired real scientific advancements.