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Éditions Delville Jules Verne Facsimile Set (6 Volumes)

Six red volumes of Jules Verne facsimile editions by Delville - view 1
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Estimated value

$40 - $90

Rarity

Common(2/10)

Category

Books

Brand

Éditions Delville

Era

circa 1995-2005

Origin

France

Artist / Creator

Jules Verne

Authenticity

Low(15%)
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ÉDITIONS DELVILLE JULES VERNE FACSIMILE SET (6 VOLUMES): IDENTIFICATION

A six-volume set of Jules Verne's 'Voyages Extraordinaires' published by Éditions Delville. The boards are flat-printed to mimic the classic 19th-century Pierre-Jules Hetzel 'au portrait collé' and 'à la sphère armillaire' cartonnages. Titles include 'Vingt mille lieues sous les mers' (Parts I & II), 'Le Tour du monde en 80 jours', 'Cinq semaines en ballon', 'Voyage au centre de la Terre', and 'De la Terre à la Lune'. The publisher name 'DELVILLE' is printed at the heel of each spine.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

French Book Publishing19th Century

The tradition of 'cartonnages d'étrennes' (highly decorated cloth bindings for holiday gifts) which dominated French juvenile literature publishing from 1840 to 1914.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Subscription-based collection building, where readers receive one matched volume per month to build a complete decorative library.

Meaning Through Time

Late 19th Century

Ornate bindings signified luxury holiday gift-giving for affluent children.

Late 20th Century

Facsimile editions function primarily as nostalgic interior decoration for adult bibliophiles.

EDITION & PUBLISHING HISTORY

Between 1864 and 1914, publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel issued Verne's works in highly ornate, gold-stamped percaline bindings intended as New Year's gifts (étrennes) for the French market. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, publishers like Éditions Delville and Éditions Atlas produced ...
Between 1864 and 1914, publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel issued Verne's works in highly ornate, gold-stamped percaline bindings intended as New Year's gifts (étrennes) for the French market. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, publishers like Éditions Delville and Éditions Atlas produced subscription-based facsimiles of these designs using modern flat-printing techniques on coated boards, allowing collectors to achieve the 19th-century aesthetic without the premium auction prices of the original cloth bindings.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%
CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Typical Characteristics

  • Mass produced historically
  • High survival rate
  • Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

    Expert review recommended. Consider consulting a specialist before making purchasing decisions.

    How does authenticity detection work?

    BIBLIOPHILE'S ASSESSMENT

    Rare Book Dealer & Bibliographer

    Bibliographer

    The visible 'DELVILLE' spine imprint and the recognizable flat-printed artwork definitively identify this as a modern reproduction set rather than a 19th-century original.

    CONDITION & GRADE

    Very Good

    Grading breakdown

    Graded Very Good overall for bright, intact modern printed boards, downgraded slightly from Fine by the visible surface scratch on the front cover of the first volume.

    Condition

    The boards appear clean and bright, consistent with the user's assessment, though a distinct diagonal surface scratch is visible traversing the upper blue section of the 'De la Terre à la Lune' front cover.

    BOOK MARKET VALUATION

    $40 - $90

    Updated: Oct 18, 2026

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    YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

    How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

    What Aligned

    • User stated origin/language is France ('francja') - the text is in French and the publisher was based in France.
    • User noted 'Mint' condition - the bindings are highly intact and bright, though one surface scratch is present.

    What Conflicted

    • User assessed the set as 'Original/Authentic' - visual evidence of the 'DELVILLE' spine imprint confirms these are modern facsimiles, not the original 19th-century Hetzel editions.

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