[Napoléon - 1er empire] - Set of 5 books. 1 - Schuermans, (Albert) - IItinéraire général de Napoléon Ier. Preface by Henry Houssaye Paris, Picard 1908. In-8° half morocco with corners, gilt head, covers preserved, ix, 390 pp.Wear from use. 2 - Testament de Napoléon Bonaparte. Paris, chez Fanjat 1826. In 8° paperback, 37 pp. Worn, foxed. 3 - Lowe, (Sir Hudson) - Napoléon captive à Sainte-Hélène. Memorial by Sir Hudson Lowe. Lille, Lefort s.d. In-8° half morocco, gilt head, viii, 246 pp. Worn from use. 4 - Maximes et pensées du prisonnier de Sainte-Hélène. Paris, L'Huillier 1820. In-8° half blue cloth, 120 pp. Some foxing. 5 - Rivoire, (Abbé) - Les entretiens de Sainte-Hélène. Paris, Plon 1865. In-8° half black chagrin, 158 pp. 1 ff. Good condition.

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