Descripción

2 volumes. With 39 handsomely engraved illustrations from drawings by G. Jeanniot on plates with tissue guards. 8vo, contemporary three-quarter blue morocco over blue cloth covered boards, the spines gilt decorated in tasteful period style, the compartments featuring central fleur-de-lis devices in gilt gilt decorated raised bands, two compartments gilt lettered, t.e.g. 260; 292 pp. A very handsome and proper set, the bindings with only extremely minor rubbing to the edges or tips, all sturdy, solid and very attractive, the text very fine and fresh indeed.

Edizione: a scarce title and a handsomely bound set of this masterwork by victor hugo. a very pleasing edition of hugo’s timeless classic comprised of the complete second part of the epic, cosetté. the addition of the illustrations make it all the more appealing.