MASSON, Frédéric., [MANUSCRIPT of “Napoleon on St Helena”].

Place and year unknown (c. 1910–1912). 2 large oblong in-8 volumes. Green morocco leather with covers decorated with a double-framed motif featuring Greek and neoclassical designs, embossed with Empire-style motifs of a crowned ‘N’ and an eagle; spined with raised ribs highlighted by a Greek-motif roulette, compartments decorated with volutes and bees, guilloché caps, dotted lines on the edges, inner covers in garnet-coloured moiré tabis leather framed by a neoclassical garland and gilt scrollwork (a few small stains, very slight wear to the bindings).

Estimate:$887.27

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