Description
A vintage 1956 Junior Deluxe Editions hardcover of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, illustrated by Henry C. Pitz. This classic underwater adventure follows Captain Nemo, the Nautilus, and a strange voyage beneath the sea.
This edition has especially fun mid-century appeal, with illustrated boards beneath the dust jacket, a bold black jacket design, and interior illustrations that make it a nice shelf copy for young readers, Jules Verne collectors, nautical literature fans, and vintage science fiction lovers.
Quick Specs
∙ Title: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
∙ Author: Jules Verne
∙ Illustrator: Henry C. Pitz
∙ Publisher: Junior Deluxe Editions / Nelson Doubleday, Inc.
∙ Copyright: Illustrations copyright 1956 by Nelson Doubleday, Inc.
∙ Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
∙ Language: English
∙ Genre: Classic Literature, Vintage Science Fiction, Nautical Adventure
∙ Page Count: 415
∙ Measurements: 9 x 6 x 1 in
∙ Weight: 1 lb 12 oz
∙ ISBN: None
∙ Original Jacket Price: $1.49
Condition Grade: Good
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Notes: Hardcover book with original dust jacket. Jacket shows noticeable vintage wear including chips, edge tears, rubbing, corner wear, and creasing, especially along the top edge and spine areas. Book boards are attractive with bright green spine and illustrated front cover. Pages show age toning and light handling wear. Binding appears usable from photos. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key:
∙ Near Fine: Minimal wear; clean and well preserved.
∙ Very Good: Light vintage wear; attractive and collectible.
∙ Good: Noticeable wear from age/use but complete and readable.
∙ Fair: Heavy wear, flaws, or fragility; best for display, reference, or restoration.
Collector’s Note
This Junior Deluxe Edition has strong mid-century shelf appeal because it includes both the illustrated hardcover design and the dramatic dust jacket art. The 1956 Junior Deluxe version is commonly identified with Henry C. Pitz illustrations, and comparable copies with jackets appear in the current vintage book market
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
