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Click here to see our other books! Voyages Extraordinaires: Hector Servadac: Voyages et Aventures a Travers Le Monde Solaire Jules Verne 1878 Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation/ J. Hetzel et Cie : Paris 11" by 7.5" 395pp. (8) SUMMARY A smart early edition of Jules Verne's science fiction novel, also known as Off on a Comet; part of his 'Voyages Extraordinaires' series. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION An early edition of this work in a quarter morocco and pebbled cloth binding, with moire silk end papers and gilt decoration to the spine. Binder's blind stamp of 'LENEGRE REL' to the boards, referring to the French bookbinder Antoine Lenègre (1818-1867). All edges gilt. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist best known for his thrilling adventure series, 'Voyages Extraordinaires'. This included works such as 'Journey to the Center of the Earth', 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. This work was originally serialised in Magasin d'Éducation and is written in the original French. Titled 'Off on a Comet' in English, this science fiction novel concerns a comet, which picks up thirty-six Europeans from Earth as it continues on its path. Illustrated with drawings by P. Philippoteaux, engraved by LaPlante. An 8-page publisher's catalogue (J) to the rear of the volume. Undated, dated through the advertisements. CONDITION In a quarter morocco binding. Externally smart, with a few small marks to the boards, a small loss of cloth to the front board, some shelf wear to the extremities, and a little rubbing to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned but clean. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques