Les Miserables
Les Miserables
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Condition Notes: Cover contains minor shelf wear. Pages are in great shape, previous owner wrote name on front end page in pen. Binding tight and firm.
Author(s): Victor HugoEdition: International Collectors Library
Publication year: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: International Collectors Library
ISBN:This elegant subscription edition delivers a masterfully curated, abridged version of Victor Hugo’s monumental 1862 historical epic, structured to provide a focused narrative tracking the spiritual and social struggles of Jean Valjean. Escaping a brutal nineteen-year prison sentence for stealing a loaf of bread, the protagonist undergoes a deep moral awakening, assuming a false identity to become a wealthy factory owner and protective guardian to the orphaned Cosette. His desperate pursuit of redemption is constantly endangered by the unrelenting, black-and-white justice of Inspector Javert, who hunts him across a shifting French landscape torn apart by poverty and the violent chaos of the 1832 June Rebellion. Bound in the publisher's signature faux-leather cloth accented with 24K gold leaf detailing and a sewn-in satin ribbon bookmark, this edition incorporates historic illustrations by Lyle Justis. It functions as an exceptional decorative reference tool built to highlight the foundational themes of human law, divine grace, and social injustice defining nineteenth-century realism.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
