1836 Notre-Dame de Paris Victor Hugo First Illustrated Edition Signed

Description: Click here to see our other books! Notre-Dame de Paris Victor Hugo 1836 Eugene Renduel : Paris 8.5" by 5.5" [4], 631pp SUMMARY The first illustrated edition of one of Victor Hugo's best known books, in the original French, inscribed by Hugo himself. Author's Presentation Copy,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.90 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first illustrated edition, first issue, and the first edition complete in one volume.Inscribed note from Victor Hugo adhered before the half-title. 'A mon bien cher ami ... Victor Hugo'.Very uncommon to find a copy of Notre-Dame dedicated or inscribed by Hugo.We believe this was dedicated at the time of publication. Illustrated with an engraved title, and ten plates.This is an early copy without the plate 'De l'utilité des fenêtres', as is common, as the plate was not yet ready when the work was published.In the original French.'Notre-Dame' is one of the most famous French novels written. It is a Gothic novel, set in Paris in 1482, surrounding the cathedral of Notre Dame. The story follows the gypsy Esmeralda, as she captures the heart of Quasimodo, the bellringer of Notre-Dame.Written by Victor Hugo, a Romantic novelist, best known for this work and for the epic 'Les Miserables'.Illustrated after Louis Boulanger, Alfred Johannot, Tony Johannot, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet, and Camille Rogier.Bookplate of Oliver Brett to the front paste down. The 3rd Viscount Esher, Brett was notable for being a chairman for the National Trust for 25 years, and being involved in many important cultural and artistic charities. CONDITION In a quarter morocco binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to the boards, resulting in two chips of loss of paper to the front board. Light rubbing to the extremities and spine. Minor discolouration to the boards. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Very light bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Clipping pasted to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the occasional spot. Tide mark to the top edge and fore edge of the engraved title, and fainter to the title page, and to plates facing pages 61, 124, 261, 299, 424, 462, and 511. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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