JULES VERNE 1880 First Edition Of THE BEGUMS FORTUNE
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JULES VERNE 1880 First Edition of THE BEGUMS FORTUNEAbout the BookA rare dystopian novel by Jules Verne be cautionary about advancements in science and technology. Two men inherit a vast fortune and proceed to build two model cities one built on public health and the other militaristic. It is believed that the novel was a premonition of the rise of Nazi Germany and the Second World War. The book also contains Verne's account of the Mutiny of the Bounty.The Begums Fortune by Jules Verne... UK 1880 Illustrated Edition. Published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington. Red brown hardback covers with gilding and black illustration to covers, spine and gilding edges of the pages. 272 printed pages, Illustrations throughout book by Leon Benett, no dust jacket.ConditionThe book is in fair condition. There is wear to the covers, top and bottom edges of the spine. There are tears to the edges between spine and covers. There are small specks of white paint on the cover. The book has a slight skew. There is wear to the gilding images to the front covers and the text to the spine. We have included a number of photos below in order that you can judge the condition of the book.Delivery and Postage OptionsThe book can be posted worldwide. Sample postage cost including insurance and tracking are as follows: UK Free, Western Europe £13, US and Canada £22. For other locations please contact us via ebay for an estimate before bidding.PaymentPayment by Paypal or UK Cheque (collection/delivery once cheque has cleared). If you need additional information please contact us via Ebay and we will do our best to reply promptly.
