Author: W. B. Heweston
Title: History of Napoleon Bonaparte
Description: London, Thomas Kelly, 1834-5. Leather. A lovely leather-bound life of Bonaparte, illustrated with plates in colour and monochrome and presented in contemporary calf. Detailing the life of Bonaparte, from his birth through the conception of the revolution, his successes and defeats until his death.In three volumes.  Volume I is lacking a title page, but illustrated with a frontispiece and six plates besides. Volume II is illustrated with a frontispiece and an engraved title page, as well as five plates. Volume III is illustrated with an engraved title page and seven plates, including four in colour; however, it is lacking the frontispiece. Otherwise complete.Written by W. B. Heweston.With the ownership bookplate of Michael Ashford, dated November 1975 to the front pastedown of each volume. In a contemporary full calf binding; rebacked with the original boards and spine laid down. Externally generally smart; loss to the heads of the spine, with some discolouration to the third volume. Boards are a little worn and extremities are bumped. Ownership bookplates to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little spotted, particularly opposing plates, and age-toned to the edges. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Biography of Napoleon French Revolution Napoleon Not Stated


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