[GOUNOD Charles]. HUGO Victor (1802-1885). L.A.S. "Victor Hugo", 3 March, Friday, [1877?] to Charles GOUNOD; 1 page in-8. "There is an obstacle. I will tell you, and you will agree with me; will you be good enough to come and dine with me on Monday 6 March [...] I would be very happy to shake the hand that has written so many beautiful works"... Attached is a L.A.S. "Vsse A. Victor Hugo" from Adèle HUGO, November 30, 1846, to Mrs. ZIMMERMAN, worrying about the health of Mr. Zimmerman : "since our misfortune, especially, we pray to God that he will keep away from poor people such harsh trials"...