Description
A collectible 1928 Czech edition of Jules Verne’s classic undersea adventure, Dvacet tisíc mil pod mořem, published in Prague by Jos. R. Vilímek and translated by Jaroslav Janeček. This is an authorized translation and a fourth edition, with full-page illustrations in the classic Verne tradition associated with Riou and Neuville. It is a desirable interwar Central European Verne item that appeals to collectors of Jules Verne, Czech literature, illustrated adventure books, and early 20th century publishing.
Highlights include:
* 1928 Prague edition published by Jos. R. Vilímek
* Authorized Czech translation by Jaroslav Janeček
* Fourth edition
* Complete in one volume
* Illustrated with multiple full-page plates
* Classic Jules Verne title featuring Captain Nemo and the Nautilus
* Strong appeal as an interwar Czech illustrated book
This copy is especially appealing for its period character and survival as a vintage illustrated Verne edition. While not a first edition, it remains a historic and increasingly scarce Czech printing of one of Verne’s most collected novels. The book appears to have been rebound or recased in plain half-cloth with marbled boards, giving it a practical old-world look while preserving the text.
Condition notes:
* Likely rebound in half-cloth over marbled boards
* Wear to the binding, including rubbing and loss at the spine ends
* Small corner repair to the front board
* Age toning, spotting, and scattered staining
* Darkened page edges from age and handling
* Some creasing and edge wear to interior pages
* Still an attractive, complete vintage reading and collector copy
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