THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND

JULES VERNE

Published by SCRIBNER, ARMSTRONG & CO, 1876

First Edition, First printing First Edition, First printing of the first combined edition of THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND TRILOGY, which is the compilation of the 3 books, DROPPED FROM THE CLOUDS, ABANDONED, AND THE SECRET OF THE ISLAND by Jules Verne. Published in 1876 by Scribner, Armstrong & Co. New York. Please see image of the title page. First fully illustrated American edition. A very stunning book, grand in size, and in the uncommon handsome blue cloth. The book is in beautiful condition with blue cloth boards with a detailed gilt embossed scene to the front and spine. The book has no edgewear, and the binding is tight and square. The original end papers are present with No owner names, No inscriptions and No bookplates. The internal pages are intact and tightly bound, being overall very clean for a Verne book with scant few random pages with a faded handling mark, otherwise no writing and no foxing. Please see many detailed images. This is a very thick book of 299 pages plus a small publisher?s catalogue at the end. A very handsome unrestored example of this title in collectible condition in stunning blue cloth and withOUT the excessive staining or excessive wear and broken bindings as is typically found with Verne books. Important scarce Verne book, presenting well on the shelf. Would make a wonderful gift for a Verne collector. Please note this is a very heavy thick book so shipping is priced accordingly. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other landmark SciFi first printings. Seller Inventory # 002080

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND
Publisher: SCRIBNER, ARMSTRONG & CO
Publication Date: 1876
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition