Adolphe Tiers - Storia del consolato e dell'impero di Adolfo Thiers - 1845-1862

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Storia del consolato e dell'impero di Adolfo Thiers by Adolphe Thiers, an illustrated Italian edition in 12 volumes (first edition) published by Borroni e Scotti between 1845 and 1862, comprising 25 tomi in 12 volumes with about 8000 pages, bound in green half-cloth with gold tooling and plates, in very good condition.

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Monumental first Italian edition of the "Storia del Consolato e dell'Impero" by Adolfo (Adolphe) Thiers, published in Milan by the Borroni e Scotti typography beginning in 1845.

The work represents one of the most important historical treatments of the 19th century and retraces in detail the entire Napoleonic era, from the political reforms of the Consulate to the great military campaigns of the First French Empire.

Green period binding with half-leather, with titles and gilded ornaments on the spine.
2 fine-text engravings at the opening of each book.
Complete work of 25 volumes in 12 volumes.
Printed from 1845 to 1862.
Good condition, free of writings or annotations, light foxing, rear board of the last volume chipped at the corner.
Publisher: Borroni e Scotti typography.

Among the plates present are portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte, Empresses Josephine and Marie-Louise, and the era’s main generals, as well as vivid representations of battles and historical events of the nineteenth century. A collection of great charm and collectible value, ideal for lovers of Napoleonic history and bibliophiles.

Monumental first Italian edition of the "Storia del Consolato e dell'Impero" by Adolfo (Adolphe) Thiers, published in Milan by the Borroni e Scotti typography beginning in 1845.

The work represents one of the most important historical treatments of the 19th century and retraces in detail the entire Napoleonic era, from the political reforms of the Consulate to the great military campaigns of the First French Empire.

Green period binding with half-leather, with titles and gilded ornaments on the spine.
2 fine-text engravings at the opening of each book.
Complete work of 25 volumes in 12 volumes.
Printed from 1845 to 1862.
Good condition, free of writings or annotations, light foxing, rear board of the last volume chipped at the corner.
Publisher: Borroni e Scotti typography.

Among the plates present are portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte, Empresses Josephine and Marie-Louise, and the era’s main generals, as well as vivid representations of battles and historical events of the nineteenth century. A collection of great charm and collectible value, ideal for lovers of Napoleonic history and bibliophiles.

Details

Number of books
12
Subject
History, Napoleon
Book title
Storia del consolato e dell'impero di Adolfo Thiers
Author/ Illustrator
Adolphe Tiers
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1845
Publication year youngest item
1862
Height
16 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
10 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
No
Publisher
Borroni e Scotti
Binding/ Material
Mix / Multiple
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
8000
ItalyVerified
44
Objects sold
92.31%
Private

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