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32 - [FIRST EMPIRE]. LES CAHIERS DU CAPITAINE COIGNET (1776–1850)…
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[FIRST EMPIRE]. LES CAHIERS DU CAPITAINE COIGNET (1776–1850), published from the original manuscript by Lorédan Larchey, illustrated by J. LE BLANT. P., Hachette, 1888. Large quarto, ½ dark brown morocco with corner pieces, ribbed spine, gilt title, gilt head (Lanscelin). A BEAUTIFUL EDITION illustrated with 18 out-of-text drawings and 66 illustrations within the text by Julien Le Blant. Famous memoirs by Jean-Roch COIGNET (1776–1865), a veteran soldier who recounts the imperial epic in a style that is both naïve and full of verve. A corporal in 1807, a lieutenant in 1812, and a captain in 1813, Coignet ended up on half pay. ¶ Tulard, 336.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 11/18/2026 at 2:15 PM
Ref. : 3121 - 442
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