Why You’ll Love It
A beautiful Barbara Raheb miniature edition of Victor Hugo’s monumental novel Les Misérables, this 1997 book is numbered #100/300 and contains pages of readable text. First published in 1862, Hugo’s sweeping story follows Jean Valjean from imprisonment and redemption through the turbulent social world of 19th-century France, exploring justice, mercy, poverty, love, and the possibility of personal transformation. Raheb’s edition is bound in rich cobalt blue pyroxylin with crisp gilt titling, a central fleur-de-lis emblem, and coordinating gilt decoration along the spine. The restrained French-inspired binding feels especially fitting for Hugo’s masterpiece.
Rare, retired, and beautifully preserved, this literary miniature is an elegant addition to a French interior, writer’s study, grand miniature library, or serious Barbara Raheb collection.
Details
Materials: Faux leather (pyroxylin) binding, paper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Barbara Raheb, IGMA Artisan
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The miniature Les Misérables book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
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Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
