[NAPOLÉON]. L'Hymen et la naissance ou poésies en l'honneur - Lot 112

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[NAPOLÉON]. L'Hymen et la naissance ou poésies en l'honneur - Lot 112
[NAPOLÉON]. L'Hymen et la naissance ou poésies en l'honneur de Leurs Majestés impériales et royales. Paris, Firmin Didot, 1812. In-12, full shagreened tan calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleurons and crosses, red leather title-piece, speckled edges. 380 pages. Small leather loss at upper left corner, tiny wormhole at lower right corner, corners slightly dulled, inner flyleaf partially detached, scattered foxing. Published in the year of the first edition of this collection of verse pieces composed to celebrate Napoleon's marriage to Marie-Louise of Austria and the birth of their son, the King of Rome, "l'Aiglon", in 1810 and 1811. Authors include Antoine-Vincent Arnault, who wrote the dedication to the King of Rome, Charles-Hubert Millevoye, Casimir Delavigne and Charles Joseph Loeillard d'Avrigny. Beautiful contemporary binding, in good condition.
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