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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of Napoleon, His Court and Family Duchess d'Abrantes; Madame Junot 1836 Richard Bentley : London 9" by 6" [4], 548; [4], 520pp SUMMARY The first English edition of this formidable and personal biography on the life and family of Napoleon Bonaparte, complete with plates throughout. Fine Binding,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage : £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work in English. Finely bound in a straight grain morocco binding with gilt decoration to the boards, bound by A. Taffin. Complete in two volumes. 'Memoirs of Napoleon' is a personal memoir about the formidable Napoleon Bonaparte, written by Laure Junot, who had a life long acquaintance with him. He had nicknamed her 'Little Pest', for her wit and extravagance after moving to Paris. Despite their earlier generous relationship, she portrayed a sarcastic view of him in her 'Memoirs'. Junot didn't side with Bonaparte during his Hundred Days, and had previously taken part in intrigues to bring the Bourbons back. Junot was a child during the French Revolution, and so grew up and lived in a tumultuous time in French history. She was extravagant in her spending, and spent a lot of her time around artistic society. She also had an affair with the fellow author Honore de Balzac, who supervised the writing of these memoirs. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, and six plates. Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and eight plates. Collated, complete. CONDITION In a straight grain morocco binding with gilt decoration to the boards, bound by A. Taffin. Externally, very smart. Spines are faded. One small mark to the rear board of Volume II. Bookseller's label to the front paste down of Volume I. Newspaper clipping to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I, 'Tattle-tale Duchess', from 'The Daily Telegraph' on 28.6.49. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with the very occasional scattered spot. Overall Condition: Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques