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Paris: Eugene Renduel, 1836. First edition. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Various. The first illustrated edition of one of Victor Hugo's best known books, in the original French, inscribed by Hugo himself. The first illustrated edition, first issue, and the first edition complete in one volume.Inscribed note from Victor Hugo adhered before the half-title. 'A mon bien cher ami ... Victor Hugo'.Very uncommon to find a copy of Notre-Dame dedicated or inscribed by Hugo.We believe this was dedicated at the time of publication. Illustrated with an engraved title, and ten plates.This is an early copy without the plate 'De l'utilité des fenêtres', as is common, as the plate was not yet ready when the work was published.In the original French.'Notre-Dame' is one of the most famous French novels written. It is a Gothic novel, set in Paris in 1482, surrounding the cathedral of Notre Dame. The story follows the gypsy Esmeralda, as she captures the heart of Quasimodo, the bellringer of…

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1831. The story is set in Paris in 1482 during the reign of Louis XI and follows the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, Quasimodo, who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda.

For 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', determining a first edition can be complex due to the multiple printings and editions. One would need to consult a bibliographic reference specific to Victor Hugo's works, considering factors such as the publisher, print run details, and publication date.