1924 Rare First US Edition - JULES VERNE, The Lighthouse at the End of the World.
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Author: Jules Verne. H. C. Murphy, illustrator.
Title: The Lighthouse at the End of the World.
Publisher: New York, G. Howard Watt, 1924. First US Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8" X 5".
Pages: v-248 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original full-cloth binding with gilt lettering and decoration on the spine and front cover. The cover features a full-color illustration of a ship in stormy seas. (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the color frontispiece and the two full-page black and white illustrations.
Estimate: (USD 250 - USD 500).
The book: Attractive First US Edition of The Lighthouse at the End of the World, a classic Jules Verne adventure story set at the remote southern tip of South America. This thrilling narrative revolves around a group of lighthouse keepers defending their post against pirates. The text, translated from the original French, showcases Verne’s mastery of atmospheric storytelling and his ability to blend imaginative plots with real-world settings.
The author: Jules Verne (1828–1905), known as the father of science fiction, was a visionary French author whose works include Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Journey to the Center of the Earth. His forward-looking narratives explored scientific and geographical themes, captivating readers of his era and beyond.
The illustrator: H. C. Murphy was a talented artist whose evocative illustrations enriched the visual and emotional depth of the novels he worked on, enhancing the reader's connection to the stories.