Autograph letter signed from Franc̜ois Victor Hugo, Guernsey, to unidentified recipient, 19th century July 28.

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Autograph letter signed from Franc̜ois Victor Hugo, Guernsey, to unidentified recipient, 19th century July 28.

Addressed to "Monsieur." Hugo discusses and puts forth questions about the first appearance of Othello in 1602 at Harefield. He has read "avec une bien vivre curiosité" the lectures of Coleridge that the recipient has collected.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7575872

Folger Shakespeare Library

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