VERNE JULES: (1828-1905) Lot n° 686

VERNE JULES: (1828-1905) French Novelist. Best known for his science fiction and adventures novels. A.L.S., Jules Verne, one page, 8vo, Amiens, 20th January 1894, to the French Minister of Public Instruction, in French. Verne thanks his correspondent for grating him such an award and states in part `Monsieur le Ministre, Une lettre du 17 de ce mois m´annonce que vous avez bien voulu me nommer officier de l´Instruction Publique. Très honoré d´avoir reçu votre distinction; permettez-moi de vous exprimer ici mes très sincères remerciements…´ («Mr. le Ministre, A letter dated 17th of this month informs me that you have kindly decided to appoint me as officer of Public Instruction. Very honoured to have received such distinction; allow me to express here my very sincere thanks… ») Officer of Public Instruction was an honorary distinction which usually rewarded personalities who had carried out a work contributing to the education and training of young people. Paper with watermark. With blank integral leaf. G to VG