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Les Miserables: First Edition, Extra-illustrated
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Illustrated with 25 mounted albumen prints by Gilmer, after paintings by Gustave Brion. For many readers, the extremely popular images by Brion were the first and most enduring images of their favorite Les Miserables characters. The photographs were issued as an independent suite shortly after the first edition. This extra suite usually contains a portrait of Hugo as well, not present here. Many of the plates are signed by Brion with black ink or blue stamp.
Bruxelles (Brussels): Lacroix, Verboeckoven et Cie, 1862. Octavo, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, marbled endpapers. Ten volumes. Occasional foxing to text (as always); first 16 leaves of volume I (including the title) cropped a half-inch shorter than the rest, but still with ample margins; the rest of the text with extraordinarily large margins; bindings with light scuffing. A handsome set with outstanding illustrations.
- Creator:Victor Hugo (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 10
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- Date of Manufacture:1862
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Occasional foxing to text (as always); first 16 leaves of volume I (including the title) cropped a half-inch shorter than the rest, but still with ample margins; the rest of the text with extraordinarily large margins; bindings with light scuffing.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU90571226500
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