Victor Hugo Works 7 Vol Century Co Les Miserables Hardcover Antique Books 1908
Offered here is a handsome complete seven-volume set of Victor Hugo’s Works published by The Century Co., New York, 1908, featuring Les Misérables across Volumes I–V (Fantine, Cosette, Marius, Saint-Denis, Jean Valjean), plus Notre-Dame de Paris and Ninety-Three. Bound in attractive red cloth with black and gilt spine panels, this early 20th-century edition presents beautifully on a shelf and appears to retain decorative title pages and illustrated plates. The books also include an ex-libris / bookplate for Harold Castle Richardson, adding provenance and collector interest. An elegant literary set suitable for display, reading, or antique library collections.
Author: Victor Hugo
Title: Victor Hugo’s Works – Complete 7 Volume Set
Publisher: The Century Company, New York
Publication Year: 1908
Included Works:
Vol I – Les Misérables: Fantine
Vol II – Les Misérables: Cosette
Vol III – Les Misérables: Marius
Vol IV – Les Misérables: Saint-Denis
Vol V – Les Misérables: Jean Valjean
Vol VI – Notre-Dame de Paris
Vol VII – Ninety-Three
Binding: Red cloth hardcover with black title blocks and gilt lettering. Top page edges are gilted.
Design Style: Edwardian / Arts & Crafts era decorative book design
Illustrations: Appears to include illustrated plates and ornamental title pages
Provenance: Bookplate of Harold Castle Richardson present
Clean cloth with light shelf wear and edge rubbing
Attractive uniform appearance across set
Page toning consistent with age
Minor bumping and scattered exterior wear visible
Interiors appear generally clean from supplied photos
Size: 8 1/8" x 5 5/8". 9 1/2" on shelf width
5.5 lbs
SKU 9140
Author: Victor Hugo
Title: Victor Hugo’s Works – Complete 7 Volume Set
Publisher: The Century Company, New York
Publication Year: 1908
Included Works:
Vol I – Les Misérables: Fantine
Vol II – Les Misérables: Cosette
Vol III – Les Misérables: Marius
Vol IV – Les Misérables: Saint-Denis
Vol V – Les Misérables: Jean Valjean
Vol VI – Notre-Dame de Paris
Vol VII – Ninety-Three
Binding: Red cloth hardcover with black title blocks and gilt lettering. Top page edges are gilted.
Design Style: Edwardian / Arts & Crafts era decorative book design
Illustrations: Appears to include illustrated plates and ornamental title pages
Provenance: Bookplate of Harold Castle Richardson present
Clean cloth with light shelf wear and edge rubbing
Attractive uniform appearance across set
Page toning consistent with age
Minor bumping and scattered exterior wear visible
Interiors appear generally clean from supplied photos
Size: 8 1/8" x 5 5/8". 9 1/2" on shelf width
5.5 lbs
SKU 9140
Description
Offered here is a handsome complete seven-volume set of Victor Hugo’s Works published by The Century Co., New York, 1908, featuring Les Misérables across Volumes I–V (Fantine, Cosette, Marius, Saint-Denis, Jean Valjean), plus Notre-Dame de Paris and Ninety-Three. Bound in attractive red cloth with black and gilt spine panels, this early 20th-century edition presents beautifully on a shelf and appears to retain decorative title pages and illustrated plates. The books also include an ex-libris / bookplate for Harold Castle Richardson, adding provenance and collector interest. An elegant literary set suitable for display, reading, or antique library collections.
Author: Victor Hugo
Title: Victor Hugo’s Works – Complete 7 Volume Set
Publisher: The Century Company, New York
Publication Year: 1908
Included Works:
Vol I – Les Misérables: Fantine
Vol II – Les Misérables: Cosette
Vol III – Les Misérables: Marius
Vol IV – Les Misérables: Saint-Denis
Vol V – Les Misérables: Jean Valjean
Vol VI – Notre-Dame de Paris
Vol VII – Ninety-Three
Binding: Red cloth hardcover with black title blocks and gilt lettering. Top page edges are gilted.
Design Style: Edwardian / Arts & Crafts era decorative book design
Illustrations: Appears to include illustrated plates and ornamental title pages
Provenance: Bookplate of Harold Castle Richardson present
Clean cloth with light shelf wear and edge rubbing
Attractive uniform appearance across set
Page toning consistent with age
Minor bumping and scattered exterior wear visible
Interiors appear generally clean from supplied photos
Size: 8 1/8" x 5 5/8". 9 1/2" on shelf width
5.5 lbs
SKU 9140
Author: Victor Hugo
Title: Victor Hugo’s Works – Complete 7 Volume Set
Publisher: The Century Company, New York
Publication Year: 1908
Included Works:
Vol I – Les Misérables: Fantine
Vol II – Les Misérables: Cosette
Vol III – Les Misérables: Marius
Vol IV – Les Misérables: Saint-Denis
Vol V – Les Misérables: Jean Valjean
Vol VI – Notre-Dame de Paris
Vol VII – Ninety-Three
Binding: Red cloth hardcover with black title blocks and gilt lettering. Top page edges are gilted.
Design Style: Edwardian / Arts & Crafts era decorative book design
Illustrations: Appears to include illustrated plates and ornamental title pages
Provenance: Bookplate of Harold Castle Richardson present
Clean cloth with light shelf wear and edge rubbing
Attractive uniform appearance across set
Page toning consistent with age
Minor bumping and scattered exterior wear visible
Interiors appear generally clean from supplied photos
Size: 8 1/8" x 5 5/8". 9 1/2" on shelf width
5.5 lbs
SKU 9140
Victor Hugo Works 7 Vol Century Co Les Miserables Hardcover Antique Books 1908
$175.00