Lot 63
Hugo, Victor (1802-1885). Famed French poet and novelist. Works include the ever-popular Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. The sheer volume of Hugo's writings is quite impressive -- each morning the author would compose 100 lines of verse or 20 pages of prose.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Victor Hugo"). In French. One page, small quarto, postmarked "December 12, 1872", n.p. To Madame V. Seguin (?), addressed on verso in Hugo's hand. Toning at five folds, haloing to much of text (which remains legible), scattered foxing and wrinkles, diagonal creases at bottom right. Good to very good condition.
"I am, Madam, a little [illegible] at this time, which to my great regret, forces me to abstain. Today I feel that the virus is sometimes weighing me down. I would have loved being useful to you. I hope that another opportunity…will be better for me next time…".
Estimated Value $650 - 700.
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