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HUGO Victor Besançon, 1802 - Paris, 1885, poète...

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Autograph letter, signed "Victor Hugo", addressed to Eugène Pelletan. "Brussels, July 24"; 1 page in-8°. "My eloquent colleague, [...]. While I was in the storm, you were in the gallery, another storm. You spoke beautifully of Hernani. My son has brought me the Monitor, where I read your high and proud words. I thank you, my noble friend, with all my heart. Victor Hugo." We enclose an autograph letter signed by Charles Hugo. "Would you like to come to the premiere of Les Miserables next Saturday? If so, please write to me as soon as possible to Brussels Post. »

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