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Lot 272

AUGUSTE, Barthélemy (1796-1867) and MÉRY, Joseph (1797-1866...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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AUGUSTE, Barth?lemy (1796-1867) and M?RY, Joseph (1797-1866). Napol?on en ?gypte Waterloo et le Fils de Homme? Paris: Ernest Bourdin, [ca. 1840s]. 4to. Illustrated by Horace Vernet and Hippolyte Bellang? with numerous engravings. [4], [i]-xvi, [1]-[331], [1, blank] pp. Bound in nineteenth century half black levant morocco over marbled boards, spine stamped in gilt and paneled in black, four raised bands, marbled endleaves (binding worn, some tears, hinges starting, some dampstaining to lower margin of boards, text foxed, a few gutters overopened or starting). Very good. FIRST TRADE EDITION THUS. Offered with Another copy. Bound in contemporary half brown calf over marbled boards, black gilt morocco lettering labels on spine, four raised bands, marbled endleaves (some wear to spine, text and plates foxed). Very good.