André Castelot - Histoire de Napoléon Bonaparte - 1969
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André Castelot's Histoire de Napoléon Bonaparte, a ten-volume complete French edition published in 1969 by Librairie Jules Tallandier, bound in red leather with gilt decoration, 393 pages.
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A magnificent complete ten-volume edition of André Castelot's Histoire de Napoléon Bonaparte, published in Paris by Librairie Jules Tallandier in 1969 to commemorate the bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte's birth.
An exceptionally decorative and imposing set, beautifully presented in matching rich red publisher's leather bindings, extensively embellished with gilt decoration.
Each front cover features the imperial eagle beneath the Napoleonic crown, surrounded by an elaborate gilt ornamental border. The spines are equally impressive, with richly gilt panels incorporating imperial eagles, bees, floral ornamentation, the author's name, title and individual volume numbers.
The books feature striking green and golden-yellow silk endpapers, gilt upper page edges and ribbon page markers, creating a particularly luxurious appearance.
The complete work provides a detailed account of Napoleon's extraordinary life, from his birth in Corsica in 1769 and early military career through the French Revolution, the Consulate, the First Empire, his military campaigns, abdication, exile and final years on Saint Helena.
Written by the distinguished French historian André Castelot (1911–2004), the work is illustrated throughout with numerous black-and-white historical portraits, documents, engravings and other illustrations, both within the text and on separate pages.
Bibliographical details
Author: André Castelot (1911–2004)
Title: Histoire de Napoléon Bonaparte
Publisher: Librairie Jules Tallandier, Paris
Edition: Édition du Bi-Centenaire
Date: 1969
Language: French
Volumes: 10, complete (I–X)
Binding: Matching red publisher's leather, extensively gilt-decorated
Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white historical illustrations and reproductions
Additional features: Gilt upper page edges, silk-effect endpapers and ribbon bookmarks
Condition
A very attractive, well-preserved matching set, presenting beautifully when displayed together.
The red bindings retain their strong colour and extensive gilt decoration. Some minor rubbing, small marks and wear to the extremities, including occasional corners and spine ends, are visible, consistent with age and handling.
The interior pages appear clean and well preserved, with clear printing and attractive illustrations.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
An impressive Napoleonic library collection
An excellent opportunity to acquire the complete ten-volume bicentenary edition of Castelot's celebrated history of Napoleon, in particularly decorative gilt bindings.
Ideal for collectors of Napoleonic history, French historical literature, military history, fine bindings and attractive library sets.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
A magnificent complete ten-volume edition of André Castelot's Histoire de Napoléon Bonaparte, published in Paris by Librairie Jules Tallandier in 1969 to commemorate the bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte's birth.
An exceptionally decorative and imposing set, beautifully presented in matching rich red publisher's leather bindings, extensively embellished with gilt decoration.
Each front cover features the imperial eagle beneath the Napoleonic crown, surrounded by an elaborate gilt ornamental border. The spines are equally impressive, with richly gilt panels incorporating imperial eagles, bees, floral ornamentation, the author's name, title and individual volume numbers.
The books feature striking green and golden-yellow silk endpapers, gilt upper page edges and ribbon page markers, creating a particularly luxurious appearance.
The complete work provides a detailed account of Napoleon's extraordinary life, from his birth in Corsica in 1769 and early military career through the French Revolution, the Consulate, the First Empire, his military campaigns, abdication, exile and final years on Saint Helena.
Written by the distinguished French historian André Castelot (1911–2004), the work is illustrated throughout with numerous black-and-white historical portraits, documents, engravings and other illustrations, both within the text and on separate pages.
Bibliographical details
Author: André Castelot (1911–2004)
Title: Histoire de Napoléon Bonaparte
Publisher: Librairie Jules Tallandier, Paris
Edition: Édition du Bi-Centenaire
Date: 1969
Language: French
Volumes: 10, complete (I–X)
Binding: Matching red publisher's leather, extensively gilt-decorated
Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white historical illustrations and reproductions
Additional features: Gilt upper page edges, silk-effect endpapers and ribbon bookmarks
Condition
A very attractive, well-preserved matching set, presenting beautifully when displayed together.
The red bindings retain their strong colour and extensive gilt decoration. Some minor rubbing, small marks and wear to the extremities, including occasional corners and spine ends, are visible, consistent with age and handling.
The interior pages appear clean and well preserved, with clear printing and attractive illustrations.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
An impressive Napoleonic library collection
An excellent opportunity to acquire the complete ten-volume bicentenary edition of Castelot's celebrated history of Napoleon, in particularly decorative gilt bindings.
Ideal for collectors of Napoleonic history, French historical literature, military history, fine bindings and attractive library sets.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Details
Number of books
10
Subject
Napoleon
Book title
Histoire de Napoléon Bonaparte
Author/ Illustrator
André Castelot
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1969
Height
21.2 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
15.2 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
393
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