Memoirs of Napoleon, His Court and Family.
by D'ABRANTES, Duchess (Madame JUNOT)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- A handsomely bound set; mildly ex-library (there are dark tape marks on the boards, virtually invisible on the spines (where the
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Richard Bentley,, 1836.. full contemporary polished calf gilt; extra gilt spines.. A handsomely bound set; mildly ex-library (there are dark tape marks on the boards, virtually invisible on the spines (where the call numbers had presumably been attached); trace of bookplate removal; ownership stamp on the final leaf of text in each volume. Lightly rubbed at edges, some foxing; but still an attractive set.. 8vo,. 16 engraved portraits..
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Details
- Seller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 44841
- Title
- Memoirs of Napoleon, His Court and Family.
- Author
- D'ABRANTES, Duchess (Madame JUNOT)
- Illustrator
- 16 engraved portraits.
- Format/Binding
- Full contemporary polished calf gilt; extra gilt spines.
- Book Condition
- Used - A handsomely bound set; mildly ex-library (there are dark tape marks on the boards, virtually invisible on the spines (where the
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Richard Bentley,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1836.
- Pages
- 2 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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