HISTORY OF THE CAPTIVITY OF NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA
London: Henry Colburn, Publisher, 1846. First Edition. Hardcover. The first edition in English. Montholon (1783-1853), a French general during the Napoleonic Wars, chose to go into exile on Saint Helena with the ex-emperor after Napoleon's second abdication. Those who believe that Napoleon was murdered by poisoning now regard Montholon as the most likely suspect. Octavo, four volumes: xx, 448 pp. + xiv, 500 pp. + viii, 401, [1, blank] pp. + x, 395, [1, blank] pp. with three frontispieces and a facsimile. In one-half brown morocco over brown cloth bindings by C. Walters, with five raised bands and gilt-stamped titling, borders, and ornaments. Top edge gilt, with blue endpapers. Period previous owner's ink signature to the half-title in the first two volumes, with a bookplate to each front pastedown. A bit of rubbing to the top edge gilt. The boards are lightly toned along the spines, with some general edgewear; else a very good set. Very good. Item #80952
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