Lot n° 194
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150 - 200
EUR
[NAPOLEON]- COQUEREAU (Félix). SOUVENIRS OF THE VOYAGE TO SA - Lot 194
[NAPOLEON]- COQUEREAU (Félix). SOUVENIRS OF THE VOYAGE TO SAINTE-HELENE. Paris, Delloye, 1841. In-8 garnet half-maroquin, spine decorated throughout (contemporary binding).
First edition written by the chaplain of the expedition responsible for bringing the Emperor's remains back to France aboard the frigate "La belle Poule". It features a striking engraving of Napoleon at the opening of his coffin on October 15, 1840, and 3 hors-texte lithographs. Binding damaged. Also included:
- MARCO de SAINT-HILAIRE, HISTOIRE ANECDOTIQUE, politique et militaire de la Garde Impériale. Illustrated by Bellangé, Lamy, de Morane, Vernier. Paris, Penaud frères, sd. 6 volumes large in-8, contemporary half basane, illustrated with numerous black and color plates.
- NORVINS. HISTOIRE DE NAPOLEON. Vignettes by Raffet. In-8, half red calf, smooth spine decorated throughout. Numerous illustrations. Spine worn. Ex libris F. Renard (cat. no. 606).
- LE CINQ MAI ou relation exacte des diverses circonstances... de la mort de Napoléon Bonaparte. With an engraving. Paris, July 21, 1821. Plaquette in-8, worn boards.
TOGETHER 9 VOLUMES. ED
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