MILITARIA - Rigel, Franz Xaver. The seven years' struggle in the Pyrenean Peninsula from the year 1807-1814. 3 vols. With 3 gest. Frontispieces by Karcher and Schnell, 4 copper maps folded several times as well as 5 copper plates in sheet size. Rastatt, with the author, 1819-21. 4°. Half calf with gilt spine titles and volume number (minimally rubbed, spine minimally scuffed). Palau 267.981 - Kircheisen 3176b - ADB 28, 608. - First edition. - Important first work on the Spanish freedom fights by the military historian Rigel (1783-1852) who took part in the campaigns as Baden captain himself. With numerous regional descriptions. - Minimally browned, plates occasionally foxed.

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