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COPPÉE François (1842-1908) AF 1884, 10e f.

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Autograph poem signed " François Coppée ", On the portrait of Victor Hugo, by Bonnat; 1 page in-4. Beautiful tribute to Victor HUGO, of 20 verses, inspired by the portrait executed in 1879 by Léon BONNAT [Musée national du château de Versailles] : "It is Hugo! It is indeed him! Some powerful idea Inhabits at this moment this head leaning; A noble dream fills this terrible and soft eye"... 4 L.A.S., 2 visiting cards, 2 small photos and various documents (brochure of the reception speech, press clippings) are attached.