-Les Miserables*

B, 1862 by Victor Hugo, second English edition 3 Vol.

Quote

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Notes

"Les Misérables" is a renowned novel written by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862. Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, the narrative intricately weaves together the lives of various characters, primarily focusing on Jean Valjean, a former convict striving for redemption, and Javert, a relentless police inspector pursuing him. The novel delves into themes of justice, love, and the human condition, portraying the struggles of the impoverished and the pursuit of moral salvation. "Les Misérables" has left an indelible mark on literature, theatre, and cinema, inspiring numerous adaptations and becoming a timeless exploration of the complexities of humanity and societal injustice.

Description

Second edition, three volumes, a few minor thumb marks but overall a bright, clean and tight set in the original publishers purple grained cloth bindings. Pale gree coated endpapers.  Some motting to the cloth on the spines but the gilt still bright and vibrant.  Tight and firm, issued in the sane format as the first English edition, which was published the same year and is the only London issue to be published in 1862. Clear dust jackets.