Vie Comte Totleben Ci Devant Colonel by Kersteman Franciscus Lievens (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Modern respine, ink note on front cover, scribbled owner's signature on half-title page, edgeworn, otherwise light wear. Solid paperback. ; French language. Anonymous work by the Dutch lawyer, con man and author Franciscus Lievens Kersteman. Undated, but printed circa 1762. The title page statement of Cologne: Chez Pierre Marteau is common period ficticious use for an anonymous and controversial French language work printed in the Netherlands. Totleben was a German-born adventurer, probably Saxon, who served bounced from country to country, finally joining the Russian army during the Seven Years War. He was recognized for his actions during the Battle of Kunersdorf, commanded a raid in 1760 that briefly occupied Berlin, and subsequently was imprisoned for being a Prussian spy. After the period this book was published, Totleben was rehabilitated by Catherine II The Great and commanded Russian forces operating in Georgia during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774 to little positive effect, after which he was relieved and sent to command a division in Warsaw where he died. Wonderful period biography of a notorious soldier-of-fortune. ; 179 pages.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1762. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: - 156, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 156.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from [1762] edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 200.

8°: pi1 A-I 6 (I6 + I7) K 4, gepag.: [2] 150 pp. Papieren omslag. Lit.: Ter Horst, Franciscus Lievens Kersteman. Het leven van een 18e-eeuwschen avonturier (Amsterdam 1937) l In 1761 had Kanneman zelf een Franse vertaling van Kerstemans biografie van Tottleben uitgegeven. "Pierre Marteau te Keulen" is een gefingeerd impressum dat zowel in de zeventiende als achttiende eeuw werd gebruikt voor religieuze of politieke geschriften.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1762. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages:- 200, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 200.