From the Earth to the Moon

by Jules Verne

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Pristine, leather-bound Collector Edition of From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne, published by The Easton Press in 1970 as part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection. Introduction by Jean Jules Verne Bound in black leather, with elegant 22k gold-foil embossing. The cover has a gold illustration of the moon. Below it, the Earth is depicted in a similar golden style. A fine gold rectangular border frames the artwork. The title, From the Earth to the Moon, is embossed in bold gold lettering, positioned in the upper right quadrant of the cover, with Jules Verne beneath. On the spine of the book, the title is prominently displayed in large, gold lettering, running horizontally along the spine. Below it, Verne, is inscribed in gold letters. At both the top and bottom of the spine, a crescent moon is embossed in gold. The spine also features raised hubs. The pages are printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper. The page edges are 22k gold gilded. Inside, the book includes a pristine bookplate and features an original frontispiece artwork by Robert Shore. The smyth-sewn binding ensures durability, while concealed muslin joints provide additional structural integrity Meticulously preserved in a dust-free bookcase within a dry climate by a single private owner, this volume remains in pristine condition A stunning and rare collectible for science fiction enthusiasts and fine book collectors alike

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