131 - VERNE (Jules). SET OF 5 TITLES, first editions, in-12 format. P., Hetzel & Cie. Five works bound in 6 volumes, in-12 ½, in ivy-green shagreen, spines with five raised bands decorated with blind-stamped fillets, gilt title (contemporary binding). A few very scattered, light foxing spots.

VERNE (Jules). SET OF 5 TITLES, first editions, in-12 format. P., Hetzel & Cie. Five works bound in 6 volumes, in-12 ½, in ivy-green shagreen, spines with five raised bands decorated with blind-stamped fillets, gilt title (contemporary binding). A few very scattered, light foxing spots. FIVE WEEKS IN A BALLOON. [c. 1872–1880]. (2) ff. of half-title and title page, 354 pp. Imprimerie Générale de Ch. Lahure. Fictitious notation of “Sixteenth edition” on the title page. The first edition was published with the same pagination in 1863 by the printer Poupart-Daryl. THE JOURNEY AND ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN HATTERAS. [c. 1864–65]. 2 volumes. Volume 1: The English at the North Pole. (2) folios of half-title and title page, 336 pp. - Volume 2: The Ice Desert. (2) folios of half-title and title page, 318 pp. Printed by L. Toinon & Co. Autograph dedication in pencil on the half-title page of Volume 1: “Given to my beloved Gabrielle on September 17, 1866 [Signature].” JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. [c. 1864]. (2) folios of half-title and title page, 335 pp. Printed by L. Toinon & Co. FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON. [c. 1865]. Printed by Poupart-Davyl & Co. (2) folios of half-title and title page, 302 pp., (1) folio of errata. Autograph dedication in ink on the half-title page of the first volume: “Given to my beloved Gabrielle on September 17, 1866 [Signature].” AROUND THE MOON. [c. 1870]. Printed by J. Bonaventure. (2) folios of half-title and title page, 318 pp., (1) folio of errata. Fictitious notation of “Third Edition” on the title page. A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SET, in fresh condition, in an elegant, uniform binding of the period made around 1880, comprising some of the most iconic titles from the works of Jules Verne.