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Lot 2269
Eight Volume Antique French Edition of Les Misérables and a Gardening Book
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
As follows: Hugo, Victor. Les Miserables (Paris: J. Hetzel, n.d.), circa 1890s, small 8vo (7-1/2 in.), eight volumes, half morocco over marbled boards, raised bands with gilt on spine (an attractive set with excellent shelf appearance; tightly bound; some browning, and foxing to text; overall Fine condition); plus Henderson, Peter. Practical Horticulture (New York: Orange Judd Company, 1895), small 8vo (7-1/2 in.), brown cloth with gilt top board and spine; good information on topics of interest today such as propagation from cuttings, bed placement, and bouquet construction (top board slightly loose; tight binding; light shelf wear to boards with bold gilt; fine appearance, very good condition.)

From the Collection of Alain JL and Louise Huin, North Carolina