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Autograph letter signed from Franc̜ois Victor Hugo, Hauteville House, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century August 26.

Hugo, François-Victor, 1828-1873, sender.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from Franc̜ois Victor Hugo, Hauteville House, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 19th century August 26.
Description
2 leaves ; 18 x 11 cm
Associated name
Hugo, François-Victor, 1828-1873, sender.
Scope and content
Hugo thanks the recipient for his "premier Hamlet" and will send the first volume of his Shakespeare translation. He speaks of going to London and visiting the British Museum to consult books and documents for his fifth volume on Othello.
Language Note
Letter in French.
Source of acquisition
No.330 Sotheby Sale, Dec. 9, 1901.
Genre/form
Manuscripts, French.
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- Channel Islands -- Guernsey.

Call number
Y.c.3274
Folger accession
cs71

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