HUGO, VICTOR — Les Misérables

New York: Fall River Press / Barnes & Noble Inc, 2012. Hardcover. ISBN: 1435144775. The great French epic novel was first published in 1862. Reputed to be the longest novel ever published, the story revolves around Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who strives to be a force for good in his world. This English language version by an unspecified translator. --- In cream and red paper-covered boards with titling stamped in gilt on spine. NOTE: Typeface size is rather small. Dust jacket features Emile Bayard drawing of Hugo's Cosette character to cover. --- With repaired partial tears to front joint area, a little spilled something-or-other (coffee?) to back cover and light wear to tail of spine, otherwise a bright, intact and tightly-bound copy. Bright jacket with reddish splotches to back panel, otherwise in excellent condition and protected in removable clear mylar wrapper. (Due to the considerable weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); xiv, 908 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .