Napoleon Imperial Guard From Marengo to Waterloo 1851
"Napoleon's Imperial Guard: From Marengo to Waterloo", by J.T. Headley, published by Charles Scribner, 1851. First Edition with "1851" on the title page and copyright; illustrated with frontispiece - engraved portrait of General Bessieres, Commander of the Old Guards with facsimile of his signature, protected by a tissue guard, +10 woodcut plates with tissue guards.
"I believe there is the description of but a single battle in the whole book, although the conduct of the Guard in action and its heavy onsets are of course necessarily dwelt upon. Still it is meant to be rather a domestic than military history. Judging by my own feelings, I thought there were many who having always taken a deep interest in the recital of its deeds would be glad to know more of its formation, internal arrangements, and by what moral and other means it became such a terrible corps. I have been as much interested in its social private life as in its public conduct, and dwelt with more pleasure upon those incidents and anecdotes illustrating its sense of honor, noble pride, and steadfast integrity, than in the march of its iron columns through smoke and fire to victory. I believe that others will feel the same..." [from The Introduction]
Joel Tyler Headley (1813-1897) was an American clergyman, historian, author, newspaper editor, adventurer and politician who served as Secretary of State of New York. Headley belonged to the American Party.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $37.50
Condition Report: Professionally rebound: hard boards, red marbled cloth, white lettering on spine; 5” x 7.1/2”; heavy stock paper, a little soiling and foxing, 310 pages, very good condition.
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"Napoleon's Imperial Guard: From Marengo to Waterloo", by J.T. Headley, published by Charles Scribner, 1851. First Edition with "1851" on the title page and copyright; illustrated with frontispiece - engraved portrait of General Bessieres, Commander of the Old Guards with facsimile of his signature, protected by a tissue guard, +10 woodcut plates with tissue guards.
"I believe there is the description of but a single battle in the whole book, although the conduct of the Guard in action and its heavy onsets are of course necessarily dwelt upon. Still it is meant to be rather a domestic than military history. Judging by my own feelings, I thought there were many who having always taken a deep interest in the recital of its deeds would be glad to know more of its formation, internal arrangements, and by what moral and other means it became such a terrible corps. I have been as much interested in its social private life as in its public conduct, and dwelt with more pleasure upon those incidents and anecdotes illustrating its sense of honor, noble pride, and steadfast integrity, than in the march of its iron columns through smoke and fire to victory. I believe that others will feel the same..." [from The Introduction]
Joel Tyler Headley (1813-1897) was an American clergyman, historian, author, newspaper editor, adventurer and politician who served as Secretary of State of New York. Headley belonged to the American Party.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $37.50
Condition Report: Professionally rebound: hard boards, red marbled cloth, white lettering on spine; 5” x 7.1/2”; heavy stock paper, a little soiling and foxing, 310 pages, very good condition.
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