$30 · 1940 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. Published in 1940 by Rand McNally & Company Condition: All 495 pages are securely bound to the hinge with no seam splits. Severe bumping damage to the outer upper and lower spine (see images in the gallery area for example of this). Pages are mark-free. Charming pictorial front and back pastedown. Silver gold decoration and title on spine. Illustrations by: Milo Winter Synopsis (Goodreads): The narrative follows French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax, his assistant Conseil, and the bold Canadian harpooner Ned Land on an expedition to confront an unidentified “monster” threatening international shipping. What they discover is a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo. The ensuing journey spans 20,000 leagues—nearly 50,000 miles—through undersea forests, coral graveyards, deep trenches, and the sunken ruins of Atlantis. Originally published in 1870, Jules Verne’s visionary science fiction classic has maintained its charm and popularity over the years. This 1940 edition, despite its wear, offers readers a unique opportunity to own a piece of literary history. The captivating narrative, coupled with Frederick Paul Walter’s meticulous translation and Milo Winter’s illustrations, ensures an authentic experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Happy to discuss shipping options