HUGO (Victor). Les Travailleurs de la mer. [Paris : E. Hugues, 1882]. - In-4, beige half-basane with corners, ornate spine, gilt head, untrimmed (early 20th century binding). New illustrated edition of one of Victor Hugo's great novels. This edition is particularly sought-after, as it includes 152 wood-engraved compositions, in the text or full-page, 49 of which are based on the author's own drawings. Other illustrations are by Daniel Vierge and François Chiffiart. ONE OF 60 EXEMPLIES ON CHINESE PAPER (no. 48), containing a second state in color of the title vignette and the vignette on page 17. Some rubbing and wear to binding, stain to lower spine.