Jules Verne From the Earth to the Moon Ideal Library vintage hardcover old book

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Description

This antique book is a copy of Jules Verne's famous novel "From the Earth to the Moon", published in the Idéal-Bibliothèque collection. The rigid cardboard cover, easily recognizable by its yellow spine and colorful design, features a dynamic illustration: a stylized rocket soaring into space against a starry sky, with the Moon in a cratered close-up in the foreground and the Earth visible in the background. The title and author are printed in large black letters on a white background, while the mention "IDÉAL – BIBLIOTHÈQUE" appears in a red band at the top of the cover.

The cover's visual is characteristic of children's editions from the second half of the 20th century, with bright colors (blue, yellow, red) and a graphic style that was modern for its time. The binding is rigid, with the spine fully visible and yellow, typical of this collection.

The visible front cover has no illustrations or handwritten text other than those printed by the publisher. The general condition shows some signs of wear on the edges and corners, as well as a slight patina due to age, particularly on the white part of the cover, but the image remains clear and the overall structure is solid.

The typography and layout of the title are faithful to the aesthetic of the "Idéal-Bibliothèque" editions, intended to make great classics accessible to a young audience while maintaining an attractive and robust presentation.

This novel by Jules Verne, one of the pioneers of science fiction, is offered here in a hardcover version, in a compact format, practical to handle and display. The cover highlights the theme of space adventure, reinforced by the illustration of the rocket and the lunar landscape.

Condition

Second-hand book sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the corners and edges of the cover, light patina consistent with the book's age. The image remains legible and the binding appears solid on the observed side.

Did you know? Jules Verne published "From the Earth to the Moon" in 1865, imagining space travel more than a century before the first real Moon landings. The novel inspired many artists, scientists, and engineers, and remains a major reference in the history of speculative fiction.

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