Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Bonaparte ; Job and G. Montorgueil : Paris, Ancienne Librairie Furne, Boivin et Cie editeur, 1910. Large hardcover, folio 14.5 x 12 inches (37.5x30.5 cm). Cloth with magnificent illustration in gilt, red, blue, brown and various shades, colours almost look enamelled. All edges gilt, 84pp. 36 superb, detailed and rich full colour full page illustrations, 4 of which are double page. A lavishly produced book printed on heavy paper with each page individually hinged into the book by binding stubs. Text in French. Text in French. Beautifully illustrated story of Napoleon Bonaparte from childhood to his conquests across Europe to his subsequent exile. Colour illustrations by JOB. Produced as part of the "Collection D"Albums Historiques" historical series. Bumps and rubs at board corners and spine ends and edges. Small split in cloth at bottom rear hinge Small abrasion on top block edge. Book is sound and firm, internally clean. Very scarce. Heavy book.
Ref 102378 : £195.00
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