[napoleon Empire Binding In Arms Louis XVIII Restauration] Michaud - Adieux à Bonaparte.

MICHAUD (Joseph-François). Farewell to Buonaparte [Bonaparte]. In Paris, among novelties, 1814. --------------------------------------- ----- Flight. in the format pt in-12 (148 x 98 mm) of 1 f. bl., 259 pp. and 1 f. bl. Binding from the time of full fawn glazed calfskin, cold-stylized florets, double gilded thread and gilded garland framing the covers, Louis XVIII gilded arms in the center, smooth spine adorned with a gilded framing net, gilded fillets , golden dotted lines, large golden figurative florets, golden title, golden lace tail, golden mesh on the cuts, golden edges. Copy in an attractive contemporary binding with the arms of Louis XVIII. Returning to Paris after three years of proscription, Joseph Michaud published Farewell to Bonaparte, the effect of which was immense and which deeply struck the First Consul. This pamphlet, remarkable for a lively energy, a verve of jest mixed with a superior reason and an incredible daring, proposed to undermine the power of the First Consul. And their impact was great in the political world. '' For the 1804 original, of which this volume constitutes a reprint: Barbier I, Dictionary of anonymous works, 64 - Quérard VI, La France littéraire, p. 107 - OHR, Guide for lovers of armorial bindings, pl. 2497. Blunt angles. Flush head cap. Back passed. Slightly oxidized paper also showing some foxing. Small trail of wax on the margin of a sheet (without consequence). Besides, good condition.