{"product_id":"1951-book-the-mysterious-island-by-jules-verne-illustrated-by-n-c-wyeth","title":"1951 Book - The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jules Verne. Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth.\u003cbr data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mysterious Island.\u003cbr data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"206\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1951.\u003cbr data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 7 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"340\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 493 pages + publisher's ads.\u003cbr data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good publisher’s original black cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, pictorial full-color paste-on plate on front board, and gilt top edge (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing near the edges - as shown, features a charming 1951 Christmas gift inscription on the half-title page - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully illustrated with endpapers and nine full-page color plates by renowned artist N.C. Wyeth, all present and in vibrant condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a lovely mid-century Scribner’s edition of Jules Verne’s beloved adventure novel \u003cem data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThe Mysterious Island\u003c\/em\u003e, richly illustrated by the legendary N.C. Wyeth. Originally serialized in 1874, Verne’s tale continues the saga of Captain Nemo and follows a group of castaways stranded on a remote island. The 1951 Scribner’s edition, part of the famous Wyeth-illustrated series, has become a collectible classic, prized for its dynamic artwork and sturdy presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eJules Verne (1828–1905), the French father of science fiction, created some of the most enduring and visionary adventure novels in literary history, including \u003cem data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eAround the World in Eighty Days\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e. His imagination, meticulous research, and pioneering spirit have inspired generations of writers, filmmakers, and explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eN.C. Wyeth (1882–1945), one of America’s greatest illustrators, was known for his vivid, dramatic, and highly detailed paintings. A key figure in the Brandywine School and the father of artist Andrew Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth brought stories like \u003cem data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eRobin Hood\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eThe Mysterious Island\u003c\/em\u003e to life with his powerful visuals, transforming them into treasured illustrated classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46524159590649,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250531MysteriousIsland-000.jpg?v=1748712206","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1951-book-the-mysterious-island-by-jules-verne-illustrated-by-n-c-wyeth","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}