Jules Verne – César Cascabel Hetzel Collection – Polychrome “elephant-style” Hardcover

Jules Verne – César Cascabel

Hetzel Collection – Polychrome “elephant-style” hardcover

A fine copy of *César Cascabel*, one of Jules Verne’s most original novels, published in Hetzel’s prestigious *Voyages Extraordinaires* collection.

Published in 1890, this story takes the reader on an extraordinary adventure across the North American continent. The Cascabel family, a troupe of carnival performers and circus artists, embarks on an incredible journey from California to Europe, crossing Alaska and then the vast expanses of Siberia. True to his narrative genius, Jules Verne blends adventure, humor, geographical discovery, and a vivid portrayal of human life.

The book is bound in its superb polychrome publisher’s cardboard cover featuring the “elephant in the cartouche” design, an iconic motif of Hetzel’s major productions. The rich gilding and decorative motifs retain a remarkable freshness that highlights the elegance of this binding, which has become emblematic of Verne bibliophilia.

This copy stands out for its excellent condition. The covers remain luminous, the colors are fresh, the gilding is vivid, and the spine is perfectly preserved. The interior is particularly clean, with paper that has retained its high quality, well-preserved illustrations, and a sturdy binding. The book as a whole exhibits a consistency and freshness that have become rare to find.

Highly sought after by Jules Verne enthusiasts and collectors of Hetzel editions, *César Cascabel* is now an essential classic of the *Extraordinary Voyages* series.

Hetzel Collection.
Illustrated polychrome cardboard binding known as “à l’éléphant.”
Illustrations by George Roux.
In very fine overall condition.