French writer whose novels of technological adventure helped create the science fiction genre. Best known works include Voyage to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Mysterious Island and The Island of Dr. Moreau. Very rare vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Herbert, Amiens French postcard photo of Verne sitting at his desk, with pen in hand, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French. In fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.