Hector Servadac
Hector Servadac
Hector Servadac
Hector Servadac

INVENTORY #146909

Hector Servadac

VERNE, Jules; FREWER, Ellen E. (trans.)

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The heroes of this story are carried away through space on the comet "Gallia" and the book is often reprinted under the title "Off on a Comet." One of Verne's most ingenious and surprising tales. Although dated 1878 on the title page, this book was actually published in November 1877, simultaneously with the English edition. This is also the first authorized American edition, having first been pirated by publisher George Munro in September 1877 as part of his "Seaside Library" series. Myers 33. Taves & Michaluk V016.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: Scribner, Armstrong & Co.
  • Edition: First illustrated US Edition
  • Date Published: [1877]
  • Place Published: New York
  • ISBN: n/a

Details

  • Condition: Good
  • Signed: No
  • Dust Jacket: No
  • Jacket Condition: n/a
  • Details:
    x, [4], 370, [1] p. 31 cm. Frontispiece, title page vignette, and 96 wood engraved plates by Paul Philippoteaux. Red cloth with black and gold impressing on front cover and spine. Bevelled edges. Subtitled "Or the Career of a Comet" beneath the title on the spine. Spine also features Servadac and Ben Zoof. Front cover shows Hector Servadac in a heroic pose with other characters on either side. Above are the balloon, planets and the soaring comet among the stars. Mylar cover, removed for photos. Corners worn, spine ends softened, a few small dents in edges, some stains on rear cover. Tear in rear pastedown. Ink signature on front free endpaper. Pages 65-76 and 159-170 and following plate are loosening.

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