Voyage Dans La Lune Avant 1900 - French Early Science Fiction Book c.1890 for Sale

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Voyage Dans La Lune Avant 1900 - French Early Science Fiction Book c.1890:
$2500.00

Voyage Dans La Lune Avant 1900 - Early Science Fiction Book.
by: A. de Ville d\'AvrayParis: Librairie Furne, Jouvet & Cie., Editeurs, nd (ca.1890s)
11\" x 9\" 52 pages 51 color lithographs printed single sided, most with text in the lower margin byHérold & Cie., 131 Blvd. St. Michel, Paris
Unique edition, very rare.
As stated in the preface, the author executes the drawings sheet by sheet in the long winter evenings to the delight of his children.
Very Important work of early science fiction of the late nineteenth century.
\"French soldier, naturalist and author whose Voyage dans la Lune avant 1900 is a visual narrative, illustrated and captioned by Ville d\'Avary, and apparently intended for children. Its protagonists fly to the Moon in a Balloon, where they confront Monsters; they are then transported to Saturn, from which they awaken, finding it was all a dream. This dream convention, as applied to nineteenth-century stories for children, is properly paid scant heed by contemporary readers\" from SFE Encyclopedia of Science FictionThis book illustrated the adventures of two explorers who travel to the moon and discover the strange as well as frightening creatures that inhabit it. \"Deemed to be untraceable, this extraordinary book of pictures - with whimsical poetry - is considered one of the first works of science fiction\". \'\' We find in this book the extravagance of old stories and cartoonish style of the time, strange animals, mushroom the size of a tree, etc. \'\' (in Versins). \'\' Mr. Baboulifiche decides to undertake the very first trip to the moon. Accompanied by his servant Papavoine, he leaves in a hot air balloon. Their balloon bursts before suddenly landing on the ground. There, the two heroes meet gigantic molds, flying spiders, horrible monsters, moon soldiers. What an adventure ! A dream come true or a real nightmare? \'\' Versins, Encyclopedia of Utopia and Science Fiction, 23-b.
About the Author:Arthur-Armand Thierry de Ville d\'Avray, Baron-Vicomteborn St Nazaire, France: 15 August 1844died Honfleur, France: 12 April 1907
Book is in good condition. The book is detached from the hardcover binding but is complete. Some corner wear on the cover. Please see pictures and ask any questions. Book has gilded edges and the gilding is in excellent shape. The title page shows a little wear. The interior pages are very white with very little wear. A truly beautiful book with fabulous sophisticatedillustrations! Considering the rarity of this book the condition is truly fantastic.
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