1921 Rare Book in Dust Jacket - Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne.
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Author: Jules Verne.
Title: Five Weeks in a Balloon.
Publisher: London and Melbourne, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, no date (1921).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 4.5".
Pages: 256 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original decorated red full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) in a good original dust jacket (tears, foxing, and chips - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Rare in the original dust jacket|
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece illustration.
The book: Five Weeks in a Balloon is one of Jules Verne's most celebrated works, blending adventure, exploration, and scientific imagination. This edition, part of Ward, Lock & Co.’s "Royal Series," presents the novel in an attractive format designed to captivate readers of all ages. The vibrant red binding with its striking design is a testament to the enduring popularity of Verne's storytelling, while the dust jacket offers a rare glimpse into how publishers marketed his tales of wonder and exploration to a 20th-century audience.
The author: Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a visionary French writer, considered by many to be the father of science fiction. His works, filled with innovative ideas and vivid imagery, have transcended time and continue to inspire readers and creators worldwide. His "Extraordinary Voyages" series includes other masterpieces like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days.