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1 volume. First edition 1826.
Bookplate of G. R. Clarke.
His Campaigns in Italy, Spain, Germany, Russia,
etc. From 1805 to 1823.
Rebound in half-leather over marbled boards.
Gilt title with gilt bands to spine.
xvi, 345 pages.
Tulard describes them as "mémoires apocryphes rédigés par Charles Barabaroux".
Highly-colourful tale. The author, Guillemard, served under Admiral Villeneuve,
and purports to be the man who shot Nelson at Trafalgar. He then joined the
army and was wounded at Wagram; on recovery he fought, and was captured,
in Spain, being imprisoned at Cabrera, before escaping to fight another day.
Recorded shipping weight 1000g.
Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 20 x 13 cm
- Name: West Clare Rare Books
- Contact Person: Tom Moloney
- Country: Ireland
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0657087803
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