1912 Jules Verne - The Moon Voyage From the Earth to the Moon and Round the Moon

Author: Jules Verne. Illustrated by Henry Austin.
Title: The Moon Voyage. Containing “From the Earth to the Moon” and “Round the Moon.”
Publisher: London, Melbourne and Toronto, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1912. Complete 2 books in one volume.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" x 5.25".
Pages: vii-132,147 pages + publisher's catalog
Binding: Attractive and good original publisher's decorated ochre cloth with an Art Nouveau-style pictorial panel on the upper cover (depicting two figures observing the moon from inside a projectile), moon and stylized rocket spine design, with gilt titling to front board and spine. (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, small crease to the upper right of the front board - as shown, rear cover lightly sunned - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover
Content: Good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing mainly on the first page of the second part - as shown, neat ownership inscription ("H. N. Beach Jr.") on the half-title - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated with 2 striking full-page black-and-white plates by Henry Austin, including frontispiece with tissue guard. (Complete)

Estimate: (USD 150–200).

The book: A rare and attractive 1912 illustrated edition of Jules Verne’s The Moon Voyage, combining two of his most famous space-themed novels: From the Earth to the Moon and Round the Moon. This edition is beautifully presented with richly imaginative illustrations by Henry Austin and a decorative binding that captures the early 20th-century enthusiasm for scientific adventure and technological wonder. The cover design, in particular, reflects the bold visual style of the era, making this a standout collectible for Verne enthusiasts and lovers of classic science fiction alike.

The author: Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a visionary French author often considered a founding father of science fiction. His groundbreaking works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days combined thrilling adventure with detailed scientific speculation, inspiring generations of readers and scientists. The Moon Voyage series represents one of the earliest literary explorations of space travel.

The illustrator: Henry Austin was a skilled illustrator active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his dramatic and detailed engravings. His work on this edition captures both the technological intensity and the imaginative spirit of Verne's lunar exploration, providing a vivid visual companion to the narrative.