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HUGO, VICTOR

Works. The Novels Complete and Unabridged. Philadelphia: George Barrie, (18921894). 41 vols. (Complete). 8vo, full brown morocco, four raised bands, gilt decorations and titles to spines, a.e.g. Number 54 of 250 copies of the Bibliophile Edition printed on Japanese vellum, with 519 etchings in two states (black and bistre) and 70 double-page etchings in black. Scattered white paint to foot of text block and rear boards on some volumes; minor wear to spines; otherwise interior and plates are in very fine condition. $800-1,200 229

IRVING, WASHINGTON

The Alhambra. London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1832. 2 vols. 8vo, 3/4 calf over marbled boards, marbled edges and endpapers, titles in gilt to spine. First English edition. Minor edgewear and darkening to boards; hinges starting slightly; otherwise fine. $100-200 230

MELVILLE, HERMAN

Moby Dick or The Whale. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Chicago: The Lakeside Press, 1930. 3 vols. 4to, original black cloth stamped in silver, top edges stained black, uncut, in original aluminum slipcase, original mylar wraps. Illustrated with 280 woodcut illustrations by Rockwell Kent. Minor rubbing to boards; slight offsetting from title page; wear to original wraps with some loss; otherwise fine. $1,500-2,500 230

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A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. London: Beckett and de Hondt, 1768. 2 vols. 12mo, full mottled calf with spines gilt in compartments, bound by Riviere, stamped, a.e.g. First edition, with list of subscribers. Fine. $400-600

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