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Memoirs of Constantby Martin, Elizabeth Gilbert (translated by)
DescriptionNew York: Century Co. Constant was the first Valet De Chamber of the Emperor on the Private LIfe of Napoleon, his family, and his court. Century Company, NY, title page date 1907, CR 1895 Charles Scribners Sons. Preface to English edition by Imbert De Saint Amand. A beautiful four volume set, red covers with gilt title lettering on spine, all very good condition. Volume 1 - 336 pages with frontis. Volume 2 - Frontis of Josephine, 318 pages. Volum,e 3 frontis, 307 pages, and Volume 4 - Napoleon frontis, 326 pages with index to all four volumes. Bookplate on all four volumes front pastedown, belonging to William Henry Sloane. Constant became the valet to Napoleon and spent 14 consecutive years with him. He came to know the true Emperor, who loved children, and included them in his daily life, a kind and patient man who was rarely unjust in his treatment of others.. Hard Cover. Similar books from this booksellerFrom this bookseller's Biography::Memoirs catalog.
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