Journey to the Centre of the Earth, by Jules Verne. Early edition.
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne is a classic of 19th-century science fiction and adventure. First published in 1864, the novel follows Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they descend into the Earth, encountering ancient landscapes and prehistoric creatures.
This 1887 early edition is presented in an attractive Victorian binding with intricate gilt and embossed detailing, characteristic of the detailed and pictorial craftsmanship that preceded the modern, more cost effective dust jacket. The binding is well-preserved, the pages clean and bright with minimal foxing, and the book remains structurally sound. A fine example of Verne’s enduring appeal and a collectible piece of literary history.
Published by Routledge, 1887.
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne is a classic of 19th-century science fiction and adventure. First published in 1864, the novel follows Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they descend into the Earth, encountering ancient landscapes and prehistoric creatures.
This 1887 early edition is presented in an attractive Victorian binding with intricate gilt and embossed detailing, characteristic of the detailed and pictorial craftsmanship that preceded the modern, more cost effective dust jacket. The binding is well-preserved, the pages clean and bright with minimal foxing, and the book remains structurally sound. A fine example of Verne’s enduring appeal and a collectible piece of literary history.
Published by Routledge, 1887.
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne is a classic of 19th-century science fiction and adventure. First published in 1864, the novel follows Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they descend into the Earth, encountering ancient landscapes and prehistoric creatures.
This 1887 early edition is presented in an attractive Victorian binding with intricate gilt and embossed detailing, characteristic of the detailed and pictorial craftsmanship that preceded the modern, more cost effective dust jacket. The binding is well-preserved, the pages clean and bright with minimal foxing, and the book remains structurally sound. A fine example of Verne’s enduring appeal and a collectible piece of literary history.
Published by Routledge, 1887.