Description: A collection of EIGHT books bought at the estate of a Dutch collector of all things Napoleon Bonaparte. The entire house was full of Napoleon related items, so please see my other listings if you love Napoleon and his family! I am slowly listing everything I found, so there are a lot more items coming soon. BOOKS, PRINTS, FRAMED PHOTOS, COMMEMORATIVE DISHES AND GLASSWARE. This lot of books are all oversized original books or replica paperwork in French and English. I am limited to the number of photos I can present, so please ask for more if you are interested in specific condition details. 1. 19th century French language original book titled "Napoleon La Republique, Le Consulat, L'Empire, Sainte-Helene" ENGLISH TITLE: Napoleon. The Republic, The Consulate, The Empire, Saint Helena"**This is a large hard cover blue book with gilt N letter & crown on front. The book's pages are not numbered (possibly over 100) but contains prints and descriptions of Napoleon's triumphs on every single page, front and back. 2. 19th century French language original paper book titled "Napoleon La Documentation Illustree"ENGLISH TITLE: Napoleon Illustrated Documentation**This paper booklet has a red title page featuring a photo of Napoleon. The covers are separated from the inside and the binding is loose. The booklet is 46 pages and contains prints and descriptions of Napoleon's life. I am unsure the year of this print. 3. Early 1900's French language original hard-bound book titled "Uniformes Des Gardes D'Honneur Des Differens Corps Dans les Sept Departemens de La Hollande"ENGLISH TITLE: "Uniforms of the Honor Guards of the Different Department Corps in the Seven Departments of Holland** This blue book is a large leather bound marbled cover book that is in excellent condition with beautiful thick paper color plates. I believe this book highlights all the uniforms of each division and a list of all men by name, in each division of the military circa 1811. I am unsure of the age of the book as I can't find it listed, but what an incredible catalog of who took part in the escapades and what they all wore for uniforms. 4. 19th century English language replica documents titled: "The Battle of Trafalgar Jackdaw No 1. A collection of contemporary documents compiled and edited by John Langdon-Davies. See photo for the list of documents contained in the collection. 5. Original 1803 French language original book titled "Réglement Concernant Le Service Des Convois Militaires Relatif Aux Troupes En Marche Dans L'Intérieur De La Republique." ENGLISH TITLE: Regulations Concerning the Service of Military Convoys Relating to Troops Marching within the Republic." **This book has a hand-written pencil date of 5-2-1803 translated from the French Republican date of XI (they abolished the standard dating at the time). The paper is handmade and you can feel the old print pressed through the paper, with your fingers. The book is 20 pages and ends with "This regulation will be implemented from the 1st German year 11. Done in Paris, on the 16th of Pluviouse, year 11 of the French Republic. The Minister-Director of Administration of War, DeJean 6. 19th century original old document holder with original bow ties with a photo of Napoleon on the front. 7. Early 1900's French language original book titled " Meissonier Par Gustave Larroumet - Etude suivie d'une biographie par Philippe Burty"ENGLISH TITLE: Meissonier by Gustave Larroument - A study followed by a biography by Phillippe Burty** Collection of loose prints of Meissonier's works as well as studies of his work and information about his life 8. 1924 French language REPLICA print of Napolean's costitutional Oath July 6, 1791 I BELIEVE to be pulled from the 1924 book Napoleon by Raymond Guyot who produced a book full of reproduction letters and documents. please look at photos to verify condition before purchasing. This item was found at an estate sale held in a retirement community by an owner that had the entire house filled with Napoleon memorabilia. Please make sure to look at my other listings if you like Napoleon!! VINTAGE SALES POLICYDue to the age of the item, ALL SALES FINAL - NO RETURNS unless damaged during shipping or packing error (it happens sometimes).Please examine photos carefully and feel free to ask if you would like to see additional photos to verify condition prior to purchase.
Price: 275 USD
Location: Santa Monica, California
End Time: 2025-01-07T16:58:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.88 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Language: English
Author: Various
Publisher: Collector Books
Topic: Napoleon Bonaparte
Subject: Napoleon Bonaparte
Character Family: Napoleon Bonaparte
Original/Facsimile: Original