Sale 22BP02 | Lot 129

[NAPOLEON] A Catalogue of the Library of the late Emperor Napoleon, removed from the Island of St. Helena, by Order of His Majestys...

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[NAPOLEON] A Catalogue of the Library of the late Emperor Napoleon, removed from the Island of St. Helena, by Order of His Majesty's..

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Lot 129
[NAPOLEON] A Catalogue of the Library of the late Emperor Napoleon, removed from the Island of St. Helena, by Order of His Majesty's Government; Also, his walking stick ... an interesting collection of books ... which will be sold by Auction by Mr. Sotheby ... on Wednesday, the 23d of July, 1823.
London: [J. Compton, 1823]. This the expanded issue in 12 pages with additional items listed. Original printed wrappers. 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (22 x 14 cm); 12 pp. Disbound and worn with the wrapper detached, small losses and chips, toned, the wrapper with the small label of Walpole Galleries.

The very scarce auction catalogue for the library of Napoleon, brought from St. Helena to London for auction. This is the later issue expanded to 12 pages and including his walking stick, etc.

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Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $3,780 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $3,780 (includes buyer's premium)
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