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Copies of Original Letters From the Army of General Bonaparte in Egypt
Various
1798-1800
J. Wright : London
8.5" by 5.5"
[4], xxiii, [1], 248, [4], [4], xxxi, [1], 236, 4, [2], xix, [1], 182pp
SUMMARY
A striking set of a series of original letters written by those in Bonaparte's army in Egypt.
Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
Complete as three volumes in one.
Part I, published 1798, a tenth edition, ESTC citation number N27650. Part II, published 1799, a fourth edition, ESTC citation number T121978. Part III, published 1800, a sixth edition, ESTC citation number N27626.
Folding map to the frontispiece of Part I. Illustrated with a folding plate to Part II.
Half-title to Parts I and III, bound without half-title to Part II.
Four pages of adverts to the rear of Parts I and II. Bound without the adverts to the rear of Part III.
Collated, all plates are present.
A collection of letters written by soldiers in Napoleon Bonaparte's army during the French campaign in Egypt and Syria.
The letter's offer a touching and insightful look into Bonaparte's campaign, with details on the military exploits, as well as personal touches of the soldiers. However, the letters were intercepted by Nelson's fleet.
Bonaparte's campaign was intended to defend French trade interests, and to weaken Britain's access to India.
The campaign was ended by Sir Horatio Nelson, when the British fleet captured or destroyed all but two of the French vessels.
CONDITION
In a full marbled calf binding, rebacked with new endpapers. Externally, smart. Light bumping and a little loss of leather to the extremities. Some minor marks to the boards. Light rubbing to the extremities and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean, with a few scattered spots. Part I half-title is tape-repaired to the reverse, with an ink inscription to the head. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title of Part II, and half-title of Part III.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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