Lot no. 115
HUGO Charles and Victor HUGO. Les Misérables, drama. Paris et Bruxelles, A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie, Pagnerre, [1863]; in-8 of [8]-222 pp. and [2] pp. of catalogue, contemporary binding of red half-chagrin with corners, gilt fillet on covers, spine with decorated nerves, gilt head, untrimmed (Quinet). First edition of an adaptation for the stage inspired by Victor Hugo's great novel, by his second son Charles. It was banned in France. One of only a few copies on Hollande paper. Autograph letter signed: To my dear uncle and excellent friend, Victor Bois. Charles Hugo. Brussels 25 July 1867. The volume was in the fine collection of Colonel Sicklès, 18 February 1992, No. 4387.
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