Napoleon's Book of Fate Captured at the Battle of Leipsic, With Interpretations of Dreams Illustrated with Engravings The Original Edition The Oraculum was discovered in one of the Royal tombs of Egypt during an 1801 French military expedition and, at Napoleon's request, was translated by the German scholar. This book covering a wide range of topics including dream interpretation, astrology, chiromancy, fortune-telling, palmistry, tarot, physiognomy, omens, charms, talismans, and so much more. Illustrations, charts and tables throughout text. Description Scarce original edition, and unique occult book adapted from an ancient Egyptian source found in the Royal Tombs of the Pharaohs. Illustrated with frontispiece, engravings, charts and tables. Published for the Booksellers, London, c1899. Publisher’s original black boards, with decorations, and gilt title on upper board, and spine. Book Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm & Number of Pages: 256 Condition: Firm and well-bound copy. Light wear to boards’ corners, and to head and foot of spine. Internally; the book in good condition. No names or inscriptions. Inner hinges are very good, and pages are tightly held at gutters. Pages are browned with age with light foxing on some pages. Text is clean. All illustrations are in nice condition (Please see pictures).