HUGO (Victor).

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HUGO (Victor).
Angelo, tyrant of Padua. Paris, Eugène Renduel, 1835. In-8, red half-maroquin with corners, spine decorated, untrimmed, cover (E. Klein). First edition of this play, successfully premiered at the Théâtre-Français on April 28, 1935, with Mademoiselle Mars in the leading role of the Tisbé. A copy bound in the style of the period, with full margins and the cover in excellent condition. Complete with the Renduel catalogue (12 pages), it is enriched by a steel engraved portrait after Camille Rogier depicting the character of Catarina in a scene of the drama, as well as 3 autograph letters signed: - A L.A.S. from Victor Hugo to Marie Dorval, creator of the role of Catarina (2 pages in-8): I am lost, Madam, your letter charms me and distresses me at the same time How can you say that! You played Jane! [...] Fortunately, if you want it, Angelo is there, that is to say the revenge, the revenge for you, for me, for everybody, because it is everybody who is dazzled when you shine. [...] I lay Angelo and myself at your feet. - A L.A.S. from Marie Dorval (one page in-8): I had a little accident at home which obliges me to write to you with my left hand [...], my right hand was burned, I cannot play tonight, that is what hurts me most [....], Mr. Josselin must have Angelo delayed. - A L.A.S. from Delphine Gay (2 pages in-12) expressing her pleasure to have seen the play. From the Jules le Roy library, with ex-libris.
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