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London: Samuel Bagster and Sons, 1858.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"dfdf266b-cc42-401d-89ae-78b840432283\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1858 New Testament in Greek stands as a pivotal work in biblical scholarship, known for its contribution to textual criticism and the study of early Christian manuscripts. Compiled by prominent scholars of the time, this edition aimed to provide a reliable and comprehensive representation of the original Greek texts of the New Testament. Its meticulous attention to detail and incorporation of various manuscript sources helped establish a foundation for subsequent scholarly endeavors in understanding the nuances and complexities of the biblical text. 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London: Longman, Brown, Green \u0026amp; Longmans, 1850. Two Volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Greek Testament 1850*, also known as the \"Editio Critica Maior,\" is an important scholarly edition of the New Testament in Greek. Published in the mid-19th century, this edition is renowned for its meticulous attention to the original Greek manuscripts and variants. It represents a significant effort in biblical textual criticism, aiming to provide a more accurate representation of the New Testament texts by comparing various ancient sources. 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This version of the Vulgate was printed in two version, one for the laity and the other (of which this is an example) for the clergy. It is printed by Francoise-Ambroise Didot (the second generation of the great Didot family of printers). He was a pioneer of printing methods, invented a new printing press, improved type-founding and was the first to print on vellum. He also standardized type measurement. This beautiful Bible is a testament to his skill and brilliance as a printer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon's Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45880550490278,"sku":"","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/816365CA-625A-4897-A44C-F0B887062542.jpg?v=1768339704"},{"product_id":"hebrew-bible-3","title":"Hebrew Old Testament 1662","description":"\u003cp\u003e6B Old Testament in Hebrew. 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This French translation of the popular grimoire hep Heptameron guides, the reader to summon specific angels for each day of the week and offer simple, love spells, incantations against illnesses, and those for protection of livestock. The text ends with the instruction to train a fly to detect buried treasure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrippa's grimoire is notable for its intellectual depth and philosophical approach, which combines aspects of Hermeticism, Kabbalah, astrology, and Neoplatonism. It was intended not only as a manual for practical magic but also as a treatise on understanding the hidden forces of nature and the universe. \u003cem data-end=\"1759\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003eLes Œuvres Magiques\u003c\/em\u003e influenced countless later occult traditions, including alchemy and the Western mystical traditions, and remains an important text in occult literature. 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They have played a central role in Western esotericism and occult traditions for centuries. The term \"grimoire\" is often associated with a practical guide to the occult arts, and the contents of grimoires may vary widely, including magical symbols, prayers, and procedures for communicating with supernatural entities, especially spirits or angels. Historically, grimoires were used by magicians, witches, and practitioners of the occult to gain power, knowledge, or divine favor, often blending religious elements with folklore and arcane teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Véritable Dragon Rouge\u003c\/em\u003e (The True Red Dragon) is a French grimoire, often associated with the occult tradition of ceremonial magic. It is a part of a broader category of grimoires that deals with the summoning of spirits, specifically those of demonic or supernatural origin, and the use of symbols, invocations, and rituals for magical power. The grimoire is often linked to the \u003cem data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eGrand Grimoire\u003c\/em\u003e, another famous occult text, and it is considered to contain instructions for summoning and controlling demons or spirits to acquire knowledge, wealth, or influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eThe text of \u003cem\u003eLe Véritable Dragon Rouge\u003c\/em\u003e includes detailed instructions on how to summon, command, and bind demons, especially in the context of invoking a powerful being known as the \u003cem data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eDragon Rouge\u003c\/em\u003e, which symbolizes an entity that is both feared and revered in occult circles. The book is filled with mystical symbols, sigils, and chants, which are meant to be recited to gain favor with these entities. 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The title itself speaks to the theme of the book: it promises to reveal the most hidden and powerful secrets of the magical and supernatural world, focusing on the darker aspects of magic. Like many grimoires from the 17th and 18th centuries, it contains detailed instructions for invoking spirits, summoning demons, and performing rituals meant to bring about specific outcomes, such as power, wealth, or influence, often at the expense of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eThe grimoire is associated with the occult tradition of ceremonial magic, but it emphasizes the use of dark forces—sometimes even at the risk of invoking dangerous or malevolent entities. It is filled with magical symbols, diagrams, and chants, some of which are intended to be used in the context of ritual practices designed to call upon supernatural beings, both for protective and destructive purposes. The text reflects a blend of Christian mysticism, folk magic, and the deeper esoteric practices of the time, with the practitioner often required to perform acts that could be seen as transgressive or even heretical from a religious standpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1951\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Véritable Magie Noire\u003c\/em\u003e has garnered attention for its focus on black magic and the occult, and it is considered by some to be a highly controversial and dangerous work, due to its focus on manipulating supernatural forces for personal gain. It is typically associated with the more sinister side of the magical tradition, and while it promises to unlock the \"secrets of the universe,\" it also emphasizes the risks involved in dealing with dark magic. 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In 1522, while in hiding after being excommunicated, Luther translated the New Testament into German, followed by the complete Bible in 1534. His translation was groundbreaking because it used clear, everyday German rather than scholarly or church Latin-based language, making Scripture accessible to ordinary people. The printing press allowed Luther’s Bible to circulate widely and quickly, reinforcing his belief that individuals should read and interpret the Bible for themselves. Luther’s translation not only shaped Protestant theology but also had a lasting influence on the development of the modern German language and on European religious life as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWooden boards with brown leather. Cracked leather over spine. Missing clasps. Bumps and rubbing to corners and extremities. 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Wittenberg, H. Lifft 1533. | Von Jesus Christi Eine Predigt… Zu Hofe Zu Torgaw Gepredigt. Wittenberg: Nickel Schirlentz, 1533. | Eine Schöne Osterpredigt, Für Den Churfürsten Zu Sachsen Gethan. Wittenberg: Nickel Schirlentz, 1538. | Ein Schrifft… Wider Den Eisleben: Magdeburg, Christian Rödinger, 1549. | Der Von Magdeburg Entschuldigung. Magdeburg: Michael Lotter: 1549. | Luther. Auslegung Etzlicher Trostsprüche: Erfurt, 1547.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eMartin Luther (1483–1546) was a German monk, theologian, and reformer whose ideas sparked the Protestant Reformation and permanently changed Christianity in Europe. As a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg, Luther emphasized salvation by faith alone and the authority of Scripture over church tradition. In addition to his famous writings and his German Bible translation, Luther was a prolific preacher. He delivered sermons regularly—sometimes several times a week—addressed not to scholars but to ordinary townspeople. His sermons were direct, vivid, and practical, often using everyday language, humor, and concrete examples to explain complex theological ideas. Many of these sermons were written down by listeners and later printed, allowing them to reach a wide audience beyond Wittenberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1498\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLuther’s sermons focused on teaching the Bible clearly and pastorally rather than performing elaborate rhetoric. He preached through biblical books, explained the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Apostles’ Creed, and stressed themes such as God’s grace, repentance, and trust in Christ. He strongly criticized what he saw as abuses in the Church, including indulgences and empty ritual, but he also emphasized comfort for troubled consciences. Because of the printing press, Luther’s sermons circulated widely and became an important tool of the Reformation, shaping Protestant worship and helping establish preaching—in the vernacular—as the central act of church life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDas Fünffte, Sechste und Siebend Capitel S. Matthei, Gepredigt und Ausgelengt, durch D. Mart. Luther (Wittenberg, 1532).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eThis work contains Luther’s sermon-based exposition of Matthew chapters 5–7, the Sermon on the Mount. It reflects his mature preaching style, developed during his years in Wittenberg, in which he combined close biblical explanation with pastoral application. Luther emphasized the distinction between Law and Gospel, interpreting Christ’s demanding ethical teachings not as a means of earning salvation but as revealing human sinfulness and the need for grace. These sermons were originally preached to congregations and later edited for print, showing how Luther used preaching as a primary vehicle for reform. The book also illustrates how print preserved spoken sermons and extended their influence far beyond the church walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDas Sechste Capitel der Epistel Pauli an die Epheser (Wittenberg: Georg Rhau, 1533).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eThis text focuses on Luther’s exposition of Ephesians chapter 6, especially the famous passage on the “armor of God.” Luther interpreted this chapter within the context of spiritual struggle, emphasizing faith, Scripture, and prayer as weapons against sin, death, and the devil. He rejected literal or militaristic readings, instead framing the Christian life as an inward, spiritual battle sustained by God’s Word. Printed by Georg Rhau, an important Wittenberg publisher closely associated with Lutheran works, the book reflects how Luther’s theology addressed everyday fears and anxieties in a time of religious conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEine Predigt, Vom Verloren Schaf (Wittenberg: Hans Lufft, 1533).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eThis sermon on the parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15) highlights Luther’s pastoral sensitivity. He used the image of Christ as the Good Shepherd to stress God’s initiative in salvation and His care for sinners who are weak, frightened, or lost. Luther sharply criticized works-based righteousness and reassured believers that salvation rests entirely on Christ’s seeking and saving action. Printed by Hans Lufft, Luther’s most important printer, this sermon exemplifies how short, accessible texts helped spread Reformation teaching among lay readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVon Jesus Christi, Eine Predigt… Zu Hofe zu Torgaw Gepredigt (Wittenberg: Nickel Schirlentz, 1533).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eThis sermon was preached at the court in Torgau, a significant political and religious center for the Saxon electors who protected Luther. Addressed to a noble audience, Luther nonetheless maintained his characteristic clarity and theological directness. He emphasized Christ’s role as the sole mediator between God and humanity and warned against trusting human authority or ceremony for salvation. The courtly setting shows Luther’s ability to adapt his preaching to different audiences while remaining consistent in doctrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"3475\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEine Schöne Osterpredigt, Für den Churfürsten zu Sachsen Gethan (Wittenberg: Nickel Schirlentz, 1538).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003eThis Easter sermon, preached for the Elector of Saxony, centers on Christ’s resurrection as the foundation of Christian faith and hope. Luther stressed victory over death, sin, and the devil, presenting Easter not merely as a historical event but as a present source of comfort for believers. The sermon reflects Luther’s later preaching tone—confident, consoling, and focused on assurance of salvation. Its courtly dedication highlights Luther’s close relationship with Saxon rulers and their role in supporting the Reformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEin Schrifft… Wider den Eisleben (Magdeburg: Christian Rödinger, 1549).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003ePrinted after Luther’s death, this polemical text is associated with controversies surrounding Eisleben, Luther’s birthplace and the site of intense post-Reformation conflicts. Works from this period often reflect disputes among Lutherans themselves rather than direct attacks on Rome. Because it appeared in 1549, authorship and editorial involvement may be complex, with followers compiling or adapting Luther’s earlier arguments. The text fits into the broader landscape of confessional tension in mid-16th-century Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4618\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDer von Magdeburg Entschuldigung (Magdeburg: Michael Lotter, 1549).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4157\"\u003eThis work is linked to the so-called “Magdeburg Confession,” a key Lutheran resistance text opposing imperial religious policy after Luther’s death. While not authored directly by Luther, it draws heavily on his theology, especially his views on obedience, conscience, and resistance to ungodly authority. The publication shows how Luther’s ideas continued to shape political and theological arguments in the later Reformation, even when he was no longer alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"5192\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuther, Auslegung Etzlicher Trostsprüche (Erfurt, 1547).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4683\"\u003eThis text consists of explanations of selected biblical “words of comfort,” emphasizing consolation in suffering, illness, and death. It reflects Luther’s pastoral theology, shaped by personal struggles with anxiety and illness. Published the year after his death, it likely compiles earlier sermons or writings intended to strengthen faith during times of hardship. The work demonstrates how Luther’s legacy was preserved through thematic collections that addressed the spiritual needs of ordinary believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"5192\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"5192\"\u003eSpeckled leather covered boards in 19th century binding. Three quarter brown leather binding. Black leather label in second compartment on spine with gilt lettering. Six raised bands. Chipping to leather along edges and rubbing to extremities. Slight staining to preliminary pages of first installment. Handwritten note on half preliminary fly leaf. Green tags on each title page. Red and blue speckled edges. Fully intact. Fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56081434017958,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/654EA1BD-9221-440C-B63C-A0C9E006721C.jpg?v=1767992995"},{"product_id":"les-miserables-8","title":"Les Miserables","description":"\u003cp\u003e6b Victor Hugo. Paris: J. Hetzel et A. Lacroix, 1867. In French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSet against the turbulent sociopolitical landscape of early 19th-century France—culminating in the bloody June Rebellion of 1832—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwic9-yHvsaUAxWMIkQIHbX6E_kQ3egRegYIAAgSEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is a monumental epic tracking the agonizing path toward spiritual and societal redemption. The narrative follows Jean Valjean, an honest peasant condemned to nineteen years of brutal hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. Transformed into a hardened cynic by the penal system, Valjean experiences a profound moral awakening after an act of radical mercy by the saintly Bishop Myriel. Under a series of assumed identities, Valjean rises to prosperity, dedicating his life to shielding the vulnerable—most notably Cosette, the orphaned daughter of the doomed seamstress Fantine. However, Valjean is relentlessly hunted across decades by Inspector Javert, a cold, fanatical embodiment of rigid, unyielding legalism. Interweaving romance, historical dissertation, and revolutionary warfare, Hugo explores the crushing weight of systemic poverty, the corrupting nature of absolute law, and the ultimate triumph of divine grace over human injustice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline dotted; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwic9-yHvsaUAxWMIkQIHbX6E_kQ3egRegYIAAgXEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwic9-yHvsaUAxWMIkQIHbX6E_kQ3egRegYIAAgXEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eVictor Hugo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e spent nearly two decades conceptualizing and writing this monolithic masterpiece, completing it while living in political exile on the island of Guernsey due to his fierce opposition to Napoleon III. The novel was first published in Brussels by Albert Lacroix in 1862, instantly becoming an international sensation that shook the global literary establishment. This specific 1867 printing represents a critical milestone in the book's lifespan: the union of Lacroix with the legendary publisher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePierre-Jules Hetzel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. Hetzel, famously known as the visionary publisher of Jules Verne's sci-fi odysseys, specialized in creating high-quality, beautifully designed popular editions. For this volume, they utilized the artwork of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGustave Brion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, whose dark, atmospheric, and emotionally expressive illustrations were personally approved by Hugo as the truest visual representations of his characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 1867 Hetzel \u0026amp; Lacroix edition arrived at a vital moment in French history, hitting Parisian bookshops during the height of the Second French Empire, just as working-class unrest was beginning to boil over once more. By pairing Hugo's radical, anti-establishment social critique with Brion's vivid, accessible wood engravings, Hetzel and Lacroix democratized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline dotted; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwic9-yHvsaUAxWMIkQIHbX6E_kQ3egRegYIAAgbEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, moving it out of exclusive upper-class private libraries and directly into the hands of the expanding French middle and literate working classes. Today, this 1867 illustrated edition stands as a magnificent artifact from the golden age of French wood engraving, capturing a timeless masterpiece precisely as it was solidifying its status as an immortal monument of French national heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003epebbled leather covered boards and three-quarter black leather. Marbled endpapers. Spines decorated in gilt. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 striking in-text wood engravings and full-page plates primarily drawn by \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGustave Brion\u003c\/span\u003e and engraved by Yon and Perrichon. Rubbing down to corners of black leather along edges and points and spine hinges. Slightly knocked spine but fully intact. Marbled edges. Closed tear ro fist two leaves. Tear to 297-304. Two ownership bookplate pastedowns to interior board. Good condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFirst Hetzel Illustrated Edition (often cited as the definitive early single-volume or compact multi-part popular illustrated issue). In French.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56493950075046,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/E17BEB80-8A60-4BE2-9763-06DAA60254DD.jpg?v=1779235403"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/collections\/Online_Collections_Images_2.png?v=1741048787","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/collections\/foreign-language.oembed?page=2","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}