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Auction #132 begins on 09 Jul 2026

Guillemard (Robert)

ADVENTURES OF A FRENCH SERJEANT

during his campaigns in Italy, Spain, Germany, Russia, &c. from 1805 to 1823, Written by Himself

Published: Henry Colburn, London, 1826

Edition: First English Edition

Reserve: $120

Approximately:

Estimate: $240-260

Bidding opens: 9 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Jul 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Ireland

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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


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