HUGO Victor. The Rhine. Letters to a friend. Paris, H. L. Delloye, 1842; 2 vol. in-8 of [4]-xxx-[2]-368 pp. and [4]-656-[2] pp. in contemporary Jansenist binding, old red morocco, ribbed spine, gilt inner lace, gilt edges (Cuzin). First edition of this imaginary journey combining legend and folklore, picturesque and epic scenes. A very fine copy, cited by Vicaire (IV, 298), which appeared in a catalogue of the bookseller Charles Porquet in 1886.