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Author: Jules Verne. Émile Bayard and Alphonse de Neuville, illustrators.
Title : Autour de la Lune. (Les Voyages Extraordinaires).
Publisher : Paris, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Récréation J. HETZEL et Cie. no date (circa 1880).
Language: Text in French.
Size: 10.5 X 7.5"
Pages: 180 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original red decorative full-cloth binding with intricate gilt and black embossing. The front cover features floral and geometric designs surrounding the title, while the back cover has a central medallion in black  (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. This is the Hetzel binding known as "Cartonnage Type Aux Initiales", which places this copy between 1875 and 1890. All edges are gilt.

Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 44 engravings by Émile Bayard and Alphonse de Neuville, engraved by Hildibrand. The illustrations depict scenes from Verne's visionary tale, bringing his lunar journey vividly to life.

Estimate : (USD 350 - USD 500).

The book: Rare and attractive early French Hetzel edition of Around the Moon (French: Autour de la Lune, 1869), also translated as Circling the Moon and All Around the Moon, is the sequel to Jules Verne's 1865 novel, From the Earth to the Moon. It's a science fiction tale that continues the trip to the moon that was only begun in the first novel. Later English editions sometimes combined the two under the title From the Earth to the Moon and Around It. From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon served as the basis for the 1902 film A Trip to the Moon.

The author: Jules Verne (1828–1905), often referred to as the "Father of Science Fiction," was a French author renowned for his visionary works that combine adventure, science, and technology. His Voyages Extraordinaires series has captivated readers worldwide, blending imaginative storytelling with meticulous scientific details. Verne's works have inspired countless innovations and remain influential in literature and popular culture.

The illustrators: Émile Bayard (1837–1891) was a French illustrator known for his detailed and emotive drawings, famously contributing to Victor Hugo's Les Misérables.
Alphonse de Neuville (1835–1885) was celebrated for his historical and adventure illustrations, notably in works by Verne and Dumas. Their engravings for Autour de la Lune encapsulate the wonder and peril of Verne's cosmic voyage.