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  • Seller image for Les Misérables. for sale by CLAVREUIL

    Victor HUGO

    Published by Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie, 1862

    Seller: CLAVREUIL, Paris, France

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    Couverture rigide. Condition: fine. first edition. 10 volumes in-8 (225 x 144 mm) de 3 ff.n.ch. (faux-titre, titre, dédicace), 405 pp. pour le volume I ;  443 pp. pour le volume II; 402 pp. pour le volume III ; 366 pp. pour le volume IV ; 357 pp., 1 f.n.ch. de publicité promotionnelle pour Les Misérables pour le volume V ; 346 pp. pour le volume VI ; 490 pp. pour le volume VII ; 466 pp., 1 f.n.ch. (collé contre la garde) pour le volume VIII ;  447 pp. pour le volume IX ; 355 pp. pour le volume X. Demi-chagrin vert, filet vertical doré sur les plats, dos à 4 faux-nerfs, caissons ornés et dorés du nom de l'auteur, du titre, du volume et de la section respective, caissons dorés, titre et tom dorés, tranches marbrées (reliure de l'époque).

  • Seller image for Les Miserables for sale by Burnside Rare Books, ABAA

    Hugo, Victor; Charles Wilbour [Translator]

    Published by Carleton, New York, 1862

    Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

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    Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. First American edition and first edition in English. 171, [1], [4]; 164, [4]; 150. [2]; 184; 165, [1], [1]pp. Complete in five volumes, uniformly bound in publisher's purple-brown cloth decorated in blind, with titles and decorations in gilt on spines, rust-colored endpapers. Bicolumnar text. Very Good+ with fading to spines and boards, light soiling and wear to cloth. Former owner's name plate pasted to front pastedowns, contents are lightly toned with age-related staining at margins. Rear endpaper of "Cosette" volume chipped and dampstained. A nice set of the first American edition of French author Victor Hugo's epic historical novel, which inspired the beloved musical. Uncommon in matching cloth.

  • Hugo, Victor

    Published by Carleton, Publisher, New York, 1862

    Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.

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    First American edition and first edition in English of Victor Hugo's masterpiece. Octavo, bound in contemporary three quarters calf over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, five volumes complete in one volume. Translated by Charles E. Wilbour. In nearÂcondition, previous owners names. Uncommon in this condition. Victor Hugoâs âgreat novel has been hailed as a masterpiece of popular literature, an epic poem in prose about God, humanity, and Hugo⦠Hugo hoped that Les Misà rables would be one of if not the âprincipal summitsâ of his body of works. Despite its length, complexity, and occasionally unbelievable plot and characterization, it remains a masterpiece of popular literature. It anticipates Balzac in its realism, but in its flights of imagination and lyricism, its theme of redemption, and its melding of myth and history, it is uniquely Hugoâ (Dolbow, 149, 214). Charles E. Wilbour was hired by the Carleton Publishing Company to translate Hugo's grand masterpiece, and he did so very quickly, allowing the first American edition to be published within months of its French release. The intense advertising campaign waged by Carleton resulted in massive sales for Les Misà rables, solidifying Hugo's epic in second place (behind only Uncle Tom's Cabin) in pre-Civil War American book sales.

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    Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of this American Edition A beautiful five (5) volume set bound in the publisher's original cloth. All 5 books in this complete set are in great shape with minor wear to the spine and edges. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy of this First Edition in English. We buy Victor Hugo First Editions.

  • Seller image for Les Misérables for sale by Librairie Le Feu Follet

    Victor HUGO

    Published by A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie, 1862

    Seller: Librairie Le Feu Follet, Paris, France

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    Couverture rigide. A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie | Bruxelles 1862 | 14.50 x 22 cm | 10 volumes reliés | Edition originale sans mention parue concomitamment avec l'édition de Paris chez Pagnerre. Reliures en demi basane bleu marine, dos à quatre fins nerfs sertis de doubles filets dorés et ornés de caissons dorés richement décorés, plats de cartonnage bleu marine, gardes et contreplats de papier caillouté, tranches mouchetées, reliures anglaises de l'époque. Rousseurs éparses,page de titre du troisième volume légèrement et marginalement salie, quelques épidermures sur certains plats et quelques accrocs sur certaines tranches, certains mors comportant des restaurations. Une correction à l'encre page 208 du volume 3. L'édition originale des Misérables fut légalement établie par trois éditeurs différents, Pagnerre en France, Lacroix en Belgique et Steinacker en Allemagne, mai cette dernière sous l'égide de l'éditeur officiel A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie. La question de la prévalence d'une édition sur l'autre agite depuis longtemps le monde de la bibliophilie et les bibliographes sont restés divisés sur cette épineuse question. Carteret et Vicaire par exemple assuraient que l'édition parisienne devait être privilégiée, tandis que Vanderem et Clouzot donnaient la primeur à l'édition belge. Plus qu'une simple question de chronologie, cette dispute bibliographique révèle la complexité de la notion d'édition originale et l'importance symbolique qu'elle revêt pour l'histoire littéraire et en particulier pour cette uvre magistrale qui compte parmi les plus importantes de la littérature mondiale. Etrangement, sans que cette question ait été réellement tranchée, l'édition de Bruxelles est aujourd'hui communément décrite comme antérieure à celle de Paris, tandis que l'édition de Leipzig est tout simplement ignorée. Les Misérables seraient donc parus le 30 ou 31 mars chez Lacroix et le 3 avril chez Pagnerre. Les arguments de cette antériorité belge sont cependant tous réfutables, et dès 1936, Georges Blaizot en avait démontré la fragilité. Le premier argument s'appuie sur une lettre de Victor Hugo adressée à Lacroix de 1865 et dans laquelle, le poète qualifia lui-même l'édition belge de «princeps»: «Typographiquement, il faut se régler en tout sur l'édition belge princeps des Misérables, en dilatant plutôt qu'en resserrant» écrit-il au sujet des Travailleurs de la mer qui paraîtront en 1866. Or cette désignation de Hugo n'est en aucun cas une indication bibliographique, comme l'explique Georges Blaizot, dénonçant l'interprétation abusive de P. de Lacretelleet du Dr Michaux : «Le poète précise un point, un seul, très simple, très clair, très précis: l'édition belge princeps (c'est-à-dire la première parue des éditions belges) doit servir de type aux éditions futures. Il dit cela, il dit bien cela, il ne dit que cela.» (Georges Blaizot in Le Bulletin du bibliophile et du bibliothécaire, 1936). En effet à la fameuse édition in-8 succèdera une plus modeste édition in-12 en octobre de la même année. Le second argument est plus important. Il s'appuie sur une lettre d'Adèle Hugo à son mari relatant la rocambolesque aventure de la publication française quatre jours avant la date prévue. Cette lettre sera partiellement reproduite en 1904 dans les uvres complètes publiées par Meurice et Simon, avec la date supposée du «[31 mars 1862]». Adèle y raconte les motifs de la précipitation éditoriale française: «Auguste [Vacquerie] nous apprend que Les Misérables paraissent sous trois jours. Étonnement mêlé de satisfaction. Auguste me raconte qu'ils comptaient faire paraître Les Misérables le 7 avril; que le matin [Noël] Parfait était accouru effaré chez [Paul] Meurice lui dire qu'il sortait de voir aux mains de [Paul] Siraudin, un exemplaire des Misérables qu'il avait acheté la veille à Bruxelles.» Ce témoignage et la datation de la lettre dans ces notes de l'éditeur sont sans doute à l'origine de l'affirmation de l'antériorité de la publication belge. D.

  • Seller image for Les Misérables for sale by Sekkes Consultants

    Hugo, Victor

    Published by Hurst and Blackett, successors to Henry Colburn, London, 1862

    Seller: Sekkes Consultants, North Dighton, MA, U.S.A.

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    Hardcover. Condition: very good. First edition. The French historical masterpiece by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. First authorized edition in English translated by by Lascelles Wraxall, and published in October 1862, within months of the original French-language edition. Bound in full period calf with 5 raised bands elaborate gilt tooling to the spine. Top edge gilt. Calf light rubbed, some abrasion wear, hinge joints slightly chipped, but boards firmly attached. This is Vol 1 with a letter by Hugo attached to the ffep. It is addressed to his friend, Monsieur Candole of the Revue des deux Mondes at 110 rue Richelieu, French language monthly literary, cultural affairs magazine that has been published in Paris since 1829. 7¾" - 5". book.

  • Hugo, Victor

    Published by Carleton, New York, 1862

    Seller: Moroccobound Fine Books, IOBA, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.A.

    Association Member: IOBA

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    First Edition

    US$ 4,000.00

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    Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First English language edition. Five volumes. 171, (4, ads); 164, (4, ads); 150, (2, ads); 184; 165 (2, ads) pp. Hardcovers, bound in various shades of embossed brown cloth by Geo W. Alexander as issued. The bindings edge-worn with some stains, fading, and fraying to the cloth along the edges; light foxing to the preliminary and end leaves, generally not affecting the text; occasional blemishes.

  • Seller image for Les Misérables for sale by Hugues de Latude

    HUGO, Victor

    Published by Pagnerre, Paris, 1862

    Seller: Hugues de Latude, Villefranche de Lauragais, France

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    First Edition

    US$ 3,416.67

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    10 volumes in-8 de Demi-chagrin noir, dos à nerfs orné. (Reliure de l'époque.). Edition originale. Exemplaire de première émission, sans aucune mention d'édition. "Une édition a paru en même temps à Bruxelles. . Depuis les Misérables jusqu'à la fin de l'Empire, les oeuvres originales de Victor Hugo ont été simultanément publiées à Paris et à Bruxelles, et je tiens de M. Paul Meurice [le secrétaire de Victor Hugo] que c'est toujours l'édition française qui doit être considérée comme l'édition originale, Victor Hugo ne corrigeant que les épreuves de cette édition." Vicaire IV, 328. Il semble que l'édition de Bruxellles a été imprimée quelques jours avant celle de Paris. Clouzot affirme que cet ouvrage a été rarement bien relié à l'époque. Celui-ci est dans une belle et sobre reliure de l'époque. Quelques légères rousseurs. Frottements très minimes. Bel exemplaire. 10 volumes in-8 de Demi-chagrin noir, dos à nerfs orné. (Reliure de l'époque.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - First edition, first issue wthout any mention of edition on all titles. "An edition appeared simultaneously in Brussels. . From 'Les Misérables' to the end of the Empire, Victor Hugo's original works were published simultaneously in Paris and Brussels, and I know from M. Paul Meurice [Victor Hugo's secretary] that it is always the French edition that must be considered the original edition, Victor Hugo only correcting the proofs of this edition." Vicaire IV, 328. It seems that the Brussels edition was printed a few days before the Paris edition. Clouzot states that this work was rarely well bound in contemporary times. This one is in a beautiful, sober contemporary binding. Some light foxing. Very slight rubbing. A fine copy. -.

  • Seller image for Les Miserables for sale by Schilb Antiquarian

    HUGO, Victor

    Published by A Lacroix, Verboeckehoven, 1862

    Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.

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    US$ 2,950.00

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    Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1862 Les Misérables 1ed Victor HUGO French Classic Literature 10v Brussels NO PARIS Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise. Victor Hugo, Les Misérables **Extremely rare and desirable edition of Les Mis** The best-known and oft-considered greatest French writer is unarguably Victor Hugo. His romance novels and stories have withstood the test of language and time. His most famous work, Les Miserables , has been transformed into film, theatre, and opera. This first French (Brussels) edition of Les Mis states 1862 on the title page. This edition includes all expected volumes and is the first Brussels edition to include Bruxelles on the title page with no mention of Paris (previous Brussels edition stated Paris with Brussels on the publishing info). Item number: #27671 Price: $2950 HUGO, Victor Les Miserables Bruxelles, A Lacroix, Verboeckehoven, 1862. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 10 volumes in 5 tomes o Each volume individually paginated Language: French Binding: Leather; secure Size: ~7.25in X 5in (18.5cm x 12.5cm) EXCEEDINGLY rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! Photos available upon request.

  • Seller image for Les Miserables - Complete 5 volume set: I. Fantine; II. Cosette; III. Marius; IV. Saint Denis and The Idyl of the Rue Plument; V. Jean Valjean; + Biography of Victor Hugo for sale by North Slope Books

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The FIRST EDITION translated to English and the true first American edition of one of the greatest novels of all time. Five large volumes (@9 X 5.75 inches): Vol. I - 171pp [1 blank + 4 ads]; Vol. II - 164pp [4 ads]; Vol. III - 150pp [2 ads]; Vol. IV - 184pp [0 ads]; Vol. V - 165pp [1 blank + 2 ads]. Universally bound in publisher's brown/purple pebbled cloth with boards elaborately stamped in blind and titling in gilt on spines. Rare to find in original publisher binding - most copies have been rebound, often combined into one or two volumes. Vol. III looks mismatched, but all five volumes are from the same original owner's collection, whose signature is on the front free endpaper of each of the five volumes with an 1864 date. Overall, Very Good with these condition issues (see photos): spines lightly worn at head and foot; most of the gilt on the spines is faded; some general edge and corner wear; some volumes have some spotting or rubs; Vol. I has small old piece of paper stuck to front cover; spot at bottom of pages in Vol. III otherwise text clean and void of any foxing - only light edge toning in some. Can send additional photos. Hugo biography by Madame Hugo: "Victor Hugo by a Witness of His Life," from same publisher, 1863. First American Edition; same size as "Les Miserables" volumes; 175pp [1 blank]; bound uniformly with "Les Miserable" in brownish purple pebbled cloth. Very Good+ with only key fault being it is missing front free endpaper; less wear than other volumes. This is an epic title, considered one of the earliest "detective" novels of which there have been numerous adaptations including "The Fugitive." Don't pass up this very collectible set in its original binding.