Victor Hugo - The Noble Rival, or The Prince of Congo [bound with] Hans of Iceland; or, The Demon Dwarf - George Peirce, nd [~1845], First Thus.

London, George Peirce, nd [~1845]. First Thus. Hardback. A very good copy. Uncommon. Possibly issued originally in parts. Illustrated throughout. Noted as first thus; there appear to be earlier issues of both under different titles. Noble Rival [154pp]. Demon Dwarf [149pp]. Bound in half leather, grubby throughout. Owner's name to the front pastedown, along with some paper pasted there also obscuring earlier ownership signs. Hinge separating, but holding firm. Binding rubbed and knocked. [11623, Hyraxia Books].