Autographs, Books and Manuscripts
Lot 756 
Hugo, Victor. (1802-1885) French poet and
novelist, author of the classic works The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1831)
Les Miserables (1863).
Autograph Poem Signed. One page,
oblong Octavo, in French, n.p., n.d. A lovely signed four-line manuscript poem
on the theme of Maternity in the author's own hand:
" Oh the love of
a Mother, the love that doesn't ever forget!
Miracle Bread which by
a God's grace when divided multiplies!
Feast served each day at the
parental hearth!
Those who have tasted it forever crave it!"
-- Victor Hugo
Fine. Slightly discolored at extreme right edge,
otherwise fine. Sentimental and exclamatory, yet undeniably forceful verse.
Estimated Value $450-UP.
From the Gerald Burg collection.
