1900 Rare Book - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. Blue variant.
(Description)
Author: Jules Verne.
Title: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
Publisher: London, Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, no date (circa 1900). Complete two parts in one volume.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8" X 5.5".
Pages: 146, 185 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original full-cloth binding in the blue variant with a striking image of divers and a shark (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, school prize bookplate date 1903 on the first endpaper - as shown, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated by Henri Austin with 2 beautiful frontis illustrations (complete)
The book: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is one of Jules Verne’s most celebrated adventure novels, chronicling the fantastic voyage of Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus submarine. A classic of early science fiction, the story follows Professor Aronnax and his companions as they explore the mysteries of the deep sea. This particular edition stands out with its vibrant, illustrated cover design by Ward, Lock & Co., a hallmark of their publications in the early 20th century.
The author: Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of science fiction. His adventurous spirit and imaginative storytelling have made him one of the most translated authors in the world.
The illustrator: Henry Austin was a prolific British illustrator who contributed artwork for many editions of Verne’s works, adding to their charm and accessibility for readers of all ages.