HUGO (Victor). - Lot 73

HUGO (Victor). Le Roi s'amuse, Drama. Paris : Eugène Renduel, 1832. - In-8, brown half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated (period binding). First edition of this five-act drama by Victor Hugo, illustrated with a fine vignette on chine appliqué, woodcut from a design by Tony Johannot. A fine copy in contemporary binding. Corners dulled. Russeting to last few leaves. Also by the same author: - LES BURGRAVES, trilogy. Paris : E. Michaud, 1843. - In-8, dark green half-maroquin with corners, cold filets, ribbed spine, gilt head, untrimmed, cover preserved (Pagnant). First edition of this historical drama first performed on March 7, 1843 at the Théâtre-Français. A good copy in a binding by Pagnant, with no mention of the edition. Lined covers with edge tears.