Lot 121
Verne, Jules (1828-1905) French novelist; originator of modern science fiction, works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. Autograph Letter Signed, 1p, in French, Amiens, 1903 Jan. 1. Written two years before Verne's death, to his nephew Raymond: In part: "Here's one more year upon our old heads! Honorine [Mrs. Jules Verne] and I thank you for your good letter and we send our best wishes for you and your whole family. You mustn't be discouraged if things don't always go either as well or as fast as you'd like. My sight is still in the same state, bad, as you can tell by my handwriting. but I won't decide to undergo the operation until it becomes absolutely necessary….Your old affectionate uncle Jules Verne." Despite what he says, Verne's handwriting is dark and legible, including his signature.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,100.
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