HUGO (VICTOR) The Hunchback of Notre-Dame...Translated expressly for this edition with a sketch of the life and writings of the author by Frederic Shoberl, first edition in English, with additional 'Standard Novels' series no. XXXII title, lacking frontispiece and vignette title, with "Opinions on this work" leaf at end, light spotting and some toning, modern green cloth gilt, 8vo, Richard Bentley, 1833 The Hunchback of Notre-Dame was first published in Paris by Charles Gosselin in 1831, with the first edition in English appearing as number 32 in Bentley's 'Standard Novels'. Offering newly revised works by major contemporary authors at accessible prices, the series helped bring acclaimed international writers such as Hugo to a growing British audience.