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Description
COUCHERY (J. B.)]
London, printed by Schulze and Dean; Paris, available from booksellers specialising in new publications; 1 July 1810.
The Secret Monitor, or A Portrait of Napoleon’s Court, His Character, and That of His Agents.
2 volumes in one in-8 (19.8 x 12.5 cm) volume, fawn half-basane, small vellum corners, plain decorated spine, red title label (contemporary bindings).
First edition.
Provenance
Mr Hébert de Soland (contemporary ex-libris, handwritten on the half-titles).
Some foxing.
ENCLOSED
*Journal de Paris*, no. 182, 1 July 1810 – no. 365, 31 December 1810. Sturdy in-8 volume (21.2 x 16.5 cm), fawn half-basane, decorated ribbed spine (contemporary binding).
Repeated stamp of the Department of the Seine.
Binding heavily worn with losses.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Books, Manuscripts & Antique Engravings, including the José Luis Dotti Library
Auction location
Auction time
09/23/2026 at 2:30 PM
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