Napoleon by G. Lacour-Gayet - 1921

Paris: Hachette, 1921. Cloth. Very Good. 12" by 9". None. An illustrated history of Napoleon. Printed in French. Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and its associated wars in Europe. In a red cloth binding. Externally a trifle rubbed. Lightly bumped. Wear to head of spine. Spine sunned. Marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with age toning at edges and occasional scattered spot. Very Good

Paris: Hachette, 1921. Leather. Good. 11.5" by 9". Not Stated. A French history of the life, time, and works of Napoleon. A French history of the life, time, and works of Napoleon. Illustrated throughout with twenty-four coloured plates tipped onto cartridge paper (collated, complete), and numerous other illustrations in the text. With a preface by Marechal Joffre. Georges Lacour-Gayet was a French historian. He is especially known as the author of a well-documented biography on Talleyrand, published in 1930. Including chapters on Sainte-Helene, the Russian campaign, Napoleon's family, and more In a morocco binding with gilt detailing. Externally, sound, though with some rubbing and slight wear to the extremities, and some fading. Joints are starting, causing some wear to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, and quite clean, though with some instances of foxing and some slight marginal browning. Hinges have been reinforced with cloth tape. Good

[Paris] : Hachette, 1921. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Spine cover sun-toned. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Some light yellowing around the page margins. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 587 pages; Physical description: 587p. : illus. (some colour), maps, ports. ; 31cm. Subjects: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Biography -- History -- France. Notes: Some colour plates are mounted on card. Language: French.