Crohn Daniel (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Large-format, pre-War, flexibound book, saddle-bound with a ribbon, with textured, coated, two-color machine stamped cloth covers. A passionate one paragraph introduction promises us "the mighty pageants of history." The book itself consists of nine lovingly-recreated facsimiles of autograph historical documents: a missive from Joan of Arc, a request from Louis XVI that his execution be delayed, a letter from Nelson before Trafalgar, and six more. Shelf wear. 22 unnumbered pages illustrations (mounted facsimiles) 32 cm. Contents: The signature of Joan of Arc, 1430. --Lafayette asks the pardon of Louis XVI for helping the American colonies in their struggle for independence, 1779. --Louis XVI about to be guillotined pleads for a three-day postponement of his execution, 1793. --A tragic note from Marie-Antoinette written just before leaving for her execution, 1793. --Robespierre's last signature, 1794. --Nelson's unfinished letter written to his beloved Lady Hamilton, on the eve of the battle of Trafalgar, 1805. --The Duke of Wellington informs a French general of the victory of Waterloo, 1815. --Napoleon after his defeat at Waterloo appeals to England for protection, 1815. --The last codicil to Napoleon's will, written at St. Helena, 1821.

hardcover. Condition: very good(-). Contains 9 very fine facsimile reproductions of letters, documents and signatures highlighting important and interesting points in French history. 4to, flexible leatherette; covers worn. Published by daniel Crohn, 1938. Pages are a bit age toned, covers worn, a very good(-) copy. Contains letters from Joan of Arc, Louis XVI, Robespierre, Napoleon and others.

Condition: Good. MSS Facsimiles. Folio. [22 pp.] Descriptive letterpress on verso facing each mounted facsimile, Green Embossed Faux Leather Binding. Binding and Text Fair with losses, tears, loose pages, foxing, toning, stains, most pages chipped along edges. Facsimiles themselves Very Good and present.Contents:The signature of Joan of Arc, 1430. --Lafayette asks the pardon of Louis XVI for helping the American colonies in their struggle for independence, 1779. --Louis XVI about to be guillotined pleads for a three-day postponement of his execution, 1793. --A tragic note from Marie-Antoinette written just before leaving for her execution, 1793. --Robespierre's last signature, 1794. --Nelson's unfinished letter written to his beloved Lady Hamilton, on the eve of the battle of Trafalgar, 1805. --The Duke of Wellington informs a French general of the victory of Waterloo, 1815. --Napoleon after his defeat at Waterloo appeals to England for protection, 1815. --The last codicil to Napoleon's will, written at St. Helena, 1821.