Superb pairing of two items: a 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of Hugo with two grandchildren, Georges and Jeanne, by Arsene Garnier of Guernsey, signed and inscribed on the reverse in ink by Hugo; and an ALS in French, signed "Victor Hugo," one page, 4 x 5.25, March 3, [no year], in which Hugo praises the poetry of Georges Nazim and extends a warm invitation to dinner. A personal note continues on the reverse, further affirming his admiration. The letter is in fine condition; the photo is good to very good, with trimmed edges, light soiling to the image, and heavy irregular staining to the signed side
