HUGO Victor (1802-1885). Complete works of Victor Hugo. Drame, t. I-VIII (Paris, Renduel, then Delloye, then Michaud, 1836-1843); set of 8 vol. in-8 eggplant glazed half-calf with corners, gilt spine, marbled edges (period binding). Original editions of Ruy Blas and Les Burgraves; the other titles are in new editions by Renduel. Copy of the actor JOANNY (Jean-Bernard Brisebarre, dit -, 1775-1849), enriched on the false title of the first volume with an autograph sending : " À Monsieur Joanny Victor Hugo " ; Joanny was the creator of the roles of Don Ruy Gomez, in Hernani, as well as of Saint-Vallier in Le Roi s'amuse. These volumes are decorated with illustrations by Tony Johannot, Louis Boulanger, and Camille Rogier, etched on China by W. and E. Finden. Nice set in uniform romantic bindings, in good condition (minimal wear and tear).