French writer (1828–1905) whose classic novels, including Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, helped lay the foundations for the science fiction genre. ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5.25, December 27, 1894. Letter to his nephew Raymond Ducrest, daughter of his sister Anna. In full (translated): “We’ve just received your letter and thank you for the good wishes you send us. We were very pleased by your sister’s visit with her husband. They were able to spend a few hours in Amiens. They’re our neighbors now and that makes us think that whenever your mother goes to visit them, she’ll be able to make a stop in the capitol of Picardy that the Ancients [the Ambiani, a Gaulish tribe] had the strange custom of calling Samarobriva [‘Somme Bridge’]. So come and see us, with your family, in Samarobriva, when your battery duties permit you a few hours off. We send you our best New Year’s wishes for you and your family and believe in the friendship of your old uncle.” After his signature, Verne adds a short postscript which reads, “You know that we saw your brother, the naval lieutenant, who was here at the same time as your uncle Paul.” In fine condition. A crisply-penned letter with Verne giving a subtle nod to the past which helped inspire his futuristic visions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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