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Leather bound book, Napoleon's Gallery, English, printed in 1837 with engravings

About the Item

This small green leather bound and gilt tooled book is a celebration of the life and times of Napoleon, Emperor of France. It is wonderfully illustrated with numerous reproductions from famous pictures of Napoleon by eminent artists, which were produced over the previous forty-year period. This book was published in London by Charles Tilt of 86 Fleet Street in 1837. It was printed in London by Manning and Smithson of Ivy Lane, Paternoster Row. This rare book is in good condition, generally with some age-related marks and discolouration on some pages. Height 17cm x width 12cm x depth 12cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Paper,Etched,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1837
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434245436412

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