The Island Empire; Or, The Scenes of the First Exile of the Emperor Napoleon I. Together with a Narrative of his Residence on the Island of Elba, taken from Local Information, the Papers of the British Resident, and Other Authentic Sources.
Published by London T. Bosworth 1855
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, United KingdomChaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB
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Second Edition. 8vo. hardback with original moired clothbound boards (by Westleys & Co.) rebacked at some point, with three-quarters of the original spine cloth laid on. Gilt titles to spine and gilt flag to upper board. [xv] + 324pp., illustrated with a colour portrait frontispiece, a folding map and a tinted b/w plate. Modern armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Endpapers over inner hinges a little damaged when spine was rebacked. One gather (pages 227-238) slightly sprung. Lower corner of frontispiece dampstained but not affecting illustration, folding map a little foxed. Corners rather worn and general edgewear. Overall a Good Copy. (Shelf 130) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Island Empire; Or, The Scenes of the First Exile of the Emperor Napoleon I. Together with a Narrative of his Residence on the Island of Elba, taken from Local Information, the Papers of the British Resident, and Other Authentic Sources.
- Author
- By the Author of 'Blondelle'
- Publisher
- London T. Bosworth 1855
- Binding
- Hardcover
Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB
Canterbury, United Kingdom
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