New York: Harper & Brothers. Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. 1855. First Edition. Hardcover. Owner gift inscription. Burgandy cloth with gilt titles and illustration. Covers show general mild wear on edges and have neat reinforcement / repair to spine ends. Paper has minor yellowing. Still an attractive and sturdy set. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .

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Bookseller: Novel Ideas Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 580258
Title: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (2 Volumes)
Author: Abbott, John S. C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1855
Bookseller catalogs: World History;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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