WALLIS,J.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
J.Wallis1809
WALLIS,J. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte 1809-1815.
J.Wallis,London Three vols ; Vol 1( iv) 551pp
(engraved illustrated title page + 13 engraved
plates), Vol 2, 546pp.(i) (engraved frontispiece +9
plates), Vol 3 ,430pp.(6 plates).The title page of the
third volume reads "To Alexander, Emperor of all the
Russias, &c. Deservedly Stiled The Great, and the
Other Potentates, by whose benevolence and unanimity
peace hath been accomplished: To Arthur, Duke of
Wellington; the Prince Schwartzenburgh: the Princes
Von Blucher; & Platoff; and the other heroes, both by
sea and land, through whose prowess the motives for
universal concord were forwarded: and finally, to the
Prince Regent, and the British Ministry, through whose
wise councils and persevering energy these
comprehensive and superlative blessings were commenced
and consummated." Complete. Bound in half calf with
marbled boards, new endpapers. Spine in six
compartments with gilt title and numbering
pieces.Internally some occasional light toning and
foxing and paper flaws, but generally a clean set.
condition: Very Good
£300.00
(equal to approx. US$474.19* or €373.09* for 18 May 2012)
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