HUGO Victor (1802-1885). Joyeuse vie [Bruxelles, 1853]; in-32 (11,1 x 7 cm) of 16 pages; bound in jansenist black morocco, smooth spine, gilt title, small inner lace, combed paper counterpanes and endpapers, gilt head (period binding). Rare offprint of 4 poems from Les Châtiments, dated December 2, 1852 (anniversary of Napoleon III's coup d'état), intended to be introduced by letter in France. Beautiful autograph letter signed to Jules JANIN, on the last page : " To Jules Janin, to Eraste, to the great spirit, to the valiant heart, to the charming and powerful writer. Fratri fratellus. Victor Hugo Hauteville House, June 1863".