1928 Souvenirs of Napoleon Bonaparte

Strasbourg: A. et F. Kahn Editeurs, 1928. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 9" by 5.5". Not Stated. An index and description of relics of Napoleon I preserved at the Musee de L'Armee, including biographical information, with sixteen pages of illustrations to the rear. First Edition, scarce. Illustrated with sixteen pages of full-page illustrations to the rear, as well as numerous in-text illustrations. This is an index of authentic relics associated with Napoleon I that are preserved at the Musee d L'Armee. They are arranged in alphabetical order with a supporting index to the front of text. Notable artifacts include a travelling desk, a piece of Napoleon's coffin, letters, a saddle, pistols, and snuff-boxes.Compiled by J. Vacquier, with the intent of allowing the reader to form his own opinions, 'not only with regard to the authenticity of the Souvenirs of Napoleon I, but also concerning the Emperor himself'. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart. A few marks to wraps with very light age-toning to top edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very clean throughout, with age-toning to margins. Three small tears to final leaf of text from the staple binding. Very Good Indeed