L'ARMISTICE DE 1871
Rousset, Le Lt. Colonel L.
Published by Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1927
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[Text in French]. Pp. 124(last colophon), pictorial title page; small cr. 8vo; light brown paper wrappers, lettered and decorated in red, edges a trifle rubbed; glassine wrapper; all edges uncut; text block slightly browned, hinges tender at a couple of points, small paper repair to short split below top fore-corner pages 24 & 25, tiny ink stain affecting one word of text on page 99, a little light foxing; Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1927. First edition. Recits d'Autrefois series. *From the library of Sydney bibliophile David Levine, with his bookplate on verso of upper wrapper. Leonce Rousset (1850-1938) was wounded in 1870 during the Battle of Metz, before being taken prisoner by the Prussian army. After the armistice, he was released and then promoted to Lieutenant in 1873. He served in the French colonies for several years, in New Caledonia and Algeria, and carried out several topographical works in North Africa during the 1880s. He was the author of numerous historical and military publications. Seller Inventory # 156408
Bibliographic Details
Title: L'ARMISTICE DE 1871
Publisher: Librairie Hachette, Paris
Publication Date: 1927
Edition: First Edition.