1874 JULES VERNE JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Shepard 2nd American Edition

Description: JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH A Complete Account of the Wonderful and Thrilling Adventures of the Intrepid Subterranean Explorers, Prof. Von Hardwigg, His Nephew Harry, and Their Icelandic Guide, Hans Bjelke. Translated from the French of Jules Verne with illustrations by Riou. Published by Henry L. Shepard & Co., Boston. There is no printing or copyright date, but this is the “unauthorized” or so-called “pirate edition” of Verne’s work. As such it is the second American edition, following the 1873 (dated 1874) Scribner, Armstrong first edition and shortly before the “deluxe edition” published by Scribner, Armstrong later in 1874. Unfortunately, for Verne-O-philes, this book is an abridged and altered translation. It changes the Professor's name to Hardwigg, Axel's name to Harry (or Henry) Lawson, and Gräuben's name to Gretchen. It omits some chapters while rewriting or adding portions to others. It derives from the first 1871 English-language edition published by Griffith and Farran of London and is basically the same translation used in the first American edition. This translation is the most familiar and popularly reprinted one, despite the flaws. The book includes 15 of the original first edition illustrations. The book was bound with the pictures in random order. It is indicative of the hurried production by the publishers of this book to get it in stores as fast as possible. From Wikipedia: Journey to the Center of the Earth (French: Voyage au centre de la Terre, also translated under the titles A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and A Journey to the Interior of the Earth ) is an 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano Snæfellsjökull, encountering many adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, before eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy, at the Stromboli volcano. DESCRIPTION: 294 pages 7 5/8 x 5 5/8inches pirate second American edition hardcover CONDITION: This book is in very good condition with some restoration. The textblock was rebound into the original cover using new cloth spine reinforcing. The book’s corners have been stabilized. The rebuilt corners and spine ends have been retouched with a matching color. The green cloth hardcover has suffered from contact with moisture and the cloth is a little mottled. The gilding on the spine is worn. The spine cloth is darkened. The original brown painted endpapers have been retained with new paper hinges. The interior is clean with no names, inscriptions, major marks, underlining, tears or odor. The paper shows better than average age toning. All pages and illustrations are present. This book will come with a new, clear archival polyester cover for the protection of your investment. BECAUSE MEDIA RATE SHIPPING IS FREE ON THE BOOKS I SELL, COMBINE THIS WITH OTHER ITEMS FROM MY EBAY STORE. I AM AN EXPERIENCED EBAY SELLER (23+ YEARS) AND SHIPPER WITH 100% (always!--since 1997!) FEEDBACK RATING. ALL ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY AND SECURELY PACKED TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE DANGER OF CRUSHING AND OR WATER/MOISTURE DAMAGE. ALL BOOKS ARE SHIPPED IN STURDY BOXES WITH TRACKING AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION INCLUDED. I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE ALL OF THE BOOKS, AUTOGRAPHS AND SIGNATURES ON BOOKS I SELL.

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