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Recollections of the Emperor Napoleon, during the First Three Years of His Captivity on the Island of St. Helena

Recollections of the Emperor Napoleon, during the First Three Years of His Captivity on the Island of St. Helena

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Recollections of the Emperor Napoleon, during the First Three Years of His Captivity on the Island of St. Helena

by Abell, Mrs

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London: John Murray, 1845. First Edition. Extra-Illustrated with almost 100 plates. 284, [2]. Large 8vo. Bound in full blue morocco, gilt, a.e.g. for Asprey. Fine. First Edition. Extra-Illustrated with almost 100 plates. 284, [2]. Large 8vo. Signed by the authoress.

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Title
Recollections of the Emperor Napoleon, during the First Three Years of His Captivity on the Island of St. Helena
Author
Abell, Mrs
Format/Binding
Extra-Illustrated with almost 100 plates. 284, [2]. Large 8vo
Book Condition
Used - Bound in full blue morocco, gilt, a.e.g. for Asprey. Fine
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Edition
First Edition
Publisher
John Murray
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1845
Keywords
British | Napoleon | Extra-Illus
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Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Fine
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