Napoléon III

Napoléon III

Oeuvres.

Paris, Plon et Amyot, 1856.

A handsome presentation copy with the Imperial coat of arms from the library of Ernst-August II of Hanover, duke of Cumberland. 

4 vol. in-8 (242 x 165 mm – 9 ¹/₄ x 6 ¹/₃₂ in). Contemporary red calf, Napoleonic insignia in corners and in spine compartments, gilt and blind fillets borders on sides, imperial arms on covers, inner dentelle, gilt edges. Binding slightly rubbed. Spine faded. Some spotting.

Rare collected edition of Napoléon III’s works, printed on wove paper.

Provenance

Ernst-August II of Hanover, duke of Cumberland (1845-1923) (armorial bookplate);

Gérard Souham (bookplate; his sale, Osenat, Fontainebleau, 7 December 2008, lot 218).

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[NAPOLEON III]

Oeuvres.

Paris, Plon et Amyot, 1856.

Bel exemplaire de présent aux armes de l’empereur ayant appartenu à Ernest-Auguste II de Hanovre, duc de Cumberland.

Provenance

Ernst-August II de Hanovre, duc de Cumberland (1845-1923) (ex-libris armorié);

Gérard Souham (ex-libris ; sa vente, Osenat, Fontainebleau, 7 décembre 2008, lot 218).