447. JULES VERNE (1828-1905) French author and a founder of science fiction. His works included Voyage to the Center of the Earth and The Mysterious Island. A.L.S. "Jules Verne" on a 16mo. card, [n.p.], June 30, 1896, in French. In part: "...I am happy to be agreeable to you in your request for these few lines and to number you among our friends here from America. Kindly receive this as evidence of my sympathy and esteem..." Nicely double-matted with an early translation and a large photo and brass plaque, set into a wood frame. Fine. $600-700