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The Will of An Eccentric
by Jules Verne
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Sampson Low, 1900. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. The Will of An Eccentric by Jules Verne First Edition Sampson Lowe 1900. London. Bookplate to front pastedown. No inscriptions, contents clean throughout. Fold out section still present and no loose or damaged pages. Original first state red covers are near fine. No rubbing to gilt and no toning to spine. "The Will of an Eccentric" is a novel by Jules Verne, first published in French in 1899. The story follows the journey of a group of characters who have been named in the will of the eccentric millionaire, William J. Hypperbone. Hypperbone's last will and testament contains a series of clues that the group must solve in order to inherit his vast fortune. As they embark on a treasure hunt across the globe, the characters encounter a range of challenges and obstacles, including hidden passages, secret codes, and dangerous adversaries. Along the way, they learn important lessons about greed, friendship, and the true meaning of wealth. The novel is a classic example of Verne's trademark adventure and imagination, with a twist of mystery and suspense thrown in.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007284
- Title
- The Will of An Eccentric
- Author
- Jules Verne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Sampson Low
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1900
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Will of An Eccentric by Jules Verne First Edition Sampson Lowe 1900
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About the Seller
Brought to Book Ltd
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London, Greater London
About Brought to Book Ltd
Founded by Adam and Justin Lay, Brought to Book Ltd offers rare and collectible titles from the more interesting and entertaining corners of the book world.
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- Spine
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- Good+
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- First State
- used in book collecting to refer to a book from the earliest run of a first edition, generally distinguished by a change in some...
- First Edition
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