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VERNE JULES: (1828-1905) - 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