Memoires d'une contemporaine : ou, Souvenirs d'une femme sur les principaux personnages de la republique, du consulat, de l'empire, etc. [complete in 8 volumes]

Saint-Elme, Ida (1776-1845)

Paris : Ladvocat, 1828. Third Edition. Finely bound copies in gilt-blocked modern aniline calf, over contemp. marbled boards and leather corners. Slight surface wear to panels, with edges slightly dulled and rubbed. Some foxing evident, particularly to prelims. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: 8 v : 2 front. (v. 8; incl. Port. ) ; 21 cm. Subjects: France - History - 1789-1815. Notes: Vols. 3-8 are said to have been written mainly by A. Malitourne, with contributions by A. Pichot, J. E. C. Nodier and C. M. De Villemarest. Cf. Querard, La France litteraire, v. 8, p. 330. "Lettres inedites de Napoleon Bonaparte, general en chef de l'armee d'Italie": v. 2, p. [347]-395. Language: French. Item #194330

Price: €695.00