Histoire De Napoleon De Norvins, Jacques Marquet De Montbreton Collectibles Room

Histoire de Napoleon. By Jacques Marquet de Montbreton de Norvins and printed in Paris by Furne et Cie. 1839, 648 pp, 10.25 x 7 , 8vo, hardcover half leather. In good condition, with rubbing and wear to exterior. Disbound map found at front of book, with tear repaired with tape. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia. Nicely illustrated throughout with black-and-white sketches. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the life and exploits of Napoleon, printed in the decades following his death. By Jacques de Montbreton de Norvins (1769-1854), a French writer and close ally of Napoleon, who served as his chief of police in occupied Rome. COLH1839ABCX