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The Toilers of the Sea


Victor Hugo; James Hogarth (trans)


The Folio Society 2014

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Good  | 

Special limited Folio Society edition of Hugo's 1866 novel set on an island similar to Guernsey, to which he dedicated the book. Using Hogarth's unabridged translation and featuring, for the first time, Hugo's own ink wash paintings as illustrations. Limited to 1250 copies, of which this is number 1173. Bound in quarter goatskin leather with illustrated cloth to boards. Top edge gilt. large 8vo. Lacks box. slight scuff to tail of spine, else crisp and clean. Good/very good.

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