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Sale 397: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#397) 02/19/2009 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Lot #78 Les Misérables

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Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Description

Title:

Les Misérables

Author:

Hugo, Victor

Place Published:

Brussels

Publisher:

A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Ce

Date Published:

1862

Description:

10 volumes in 5. All half-titles present. (12mo) 7x4½, early half calf and marbled boards, spines gilt at head and heel, morocco lettering pieces. Custom cloth box. First Edition.

First edition of a landmark novel of the 19th century. The story of detective Javert's pursuit of the criminal Jean Valjean, culminating in a chase through the slums and sewers of Paris, qualifies Hugo's novel for inclusion as a Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone.

Condition:

Spines faded, some wear to leather, a few hinges cracking, bookplates removed from front pastedowns, 1869 ownership signature (R.D. Jackson) on front flyleaves; some light foxing; very good.

Item#:

199658

Headline:

Victor Hugo Les Misérables First Edition 1862
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