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Lot 71
Sale 5024 - Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Jan 31, 2019
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[Napoleon] Thiers, Louis Adolphe History of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon
London: Chatto & Windus, 1893-1894. 8vo. Contemporary or near-contemporary three-quarter crushed, gilt-ruled purple morocco and marbled boards, emblematic gilt spine compartments, top edge gilt, by Bayntun. Issued with 36 steel engravings, extra-illustrated with 120 plates - primarily engravings, 12 in color. In twelve volumes.