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LES MISERABLES
by HUGO, Victor
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Contents clean. The text block of the first volume is completely detached from the covers with the front hinge of the third volu
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
London and New York: George Routledge and Sons, 1887. First Illustrated Edition. Hardcover. Contents clean. The text block of the first volume is completely detached from the covers with the front hinge of the third volume badly cracked; the second volume with rippling to the pages caused by an old waterstain; Light rubbing to the covers, paper spine labels with wear affecting legibility in some cases. Overall a Good set. Early but likely not first printing. Five quarto (7-1/2" x 10-3/4") volumes bound in publisher's green cloth with printed paper spine labels. According to the title page, "with illustrations from designs by De Neuville, Bayard, Morin, Valnay, and other eminent French artists." Text in English.
Synopsis
Considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century, Les Miserables (translated variously from French as The Miserable Ones, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo. The story follows the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean from 1815 through the 1832 Rebellion in Paris. Les Miserables' beloved story of redemption encourages compassion and hope in the face of adversity and injustice. The epic novel is divided in five volumes, each of which is divided into several books and subdivided into chapters, totaling 48 books and 365 chapters. Les Miserables, as a whole, is one the longest novels ever written with about 1,500 pages in unabridged English editions and 1,900 pages in French. Les Misérables is known to many through its numerous stage and screen adaptations, such as the stage musical of the same name, sometimes abbreviated "Les Mis".
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 019935
- Title
- LES MISERABLES
- Author
- HUGO, Victor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Contents clean. The text block of the first volume is completely detached from the covers with the front hinge of the third volu
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Illustrated Edition
- Publisher
- George Routledge and Sons
- Place of Publication
- London and New York
- Date Published
- 1887
- Keywords
- Victor Hugo, Illustrated Books, 19th Century French Literature, 19th Century Literature, Movie Fiction
- Bookseller catalogs
- Movie Fiction; 19th Century Literature; 19th Century French Literature;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
Biblio member since 2003
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
About Charles Agvent
We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).
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- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Cloth
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- Quarto
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