3 Vol. Eo. 1st Empire "marie Or The Pains Of Love," By Louis Bonaparte, Brother Of Napoleon

A very rare piece from the 1st Empire period, in three volumes in 12, published in Paris, by Arthus-Bertrand, bookseller, rue Hautefeuille, No. 23 in 1814. Bindings of the highest quality in Russian glazed calf, covers cold-stamped with fine checkerboard friezes, double gilt fillets, smooth spines finely decorated with fine gilt rosette irons and serrated friezes, titles and volume numbers in black morocco, gilt pearl endpapers, marbled rose endpapers, marbled edges "Marie, ou les Hollandaises" second edition revised and expanded. This novel describes the customs of Dutch women, here in the definitive edition, with various modifications and a new title. This original edition is definitive and very rare (1814). very complete in 3 magnificent volumes in contemporary binding, published for the first time in 1812, under the title: "Marie or the pains of Love". Written by Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846), 3rd Brother of Napoleon 1st, who named him "King of Holland" (1816-1810). He is known for several works of literature: "Essays on Verification" (where he calls for the abandonment of...), plays, poetry, etc. He also published historical studies. He was the young Brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, son of Charles Bonaparte and Marie Laetizia Ravolino and Father of Napoleon III. A precious work both for the condition of the Author and for the quality of this copy. A very interesting book for connoisseurs and lovers of the First Empire and the Emperor.