The camp-fires of Napoleon: comprising the most brilliant achievements of the Emperor and his marshals by Watson, Henry C. 1831-1869 - 2012-08-31

Philadelphia: Porter & Coates. 1854. First Edition. 1. Hard Cover.

Independently published, 2017. Paperback. New. 255 pages. 10.00x8.00x0.64 inches.

Philadelphia: Porter & Coates. The Alta Edition of this mid-19th century book by historian Henry C. Watson describing some 40 battles fought by Napoleon and the French during the first half of the century from the battle of Toulon in 1793 to Waterloo in 1815. About 5 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches, 448 pages plus 16 pages of publisher's ads bound in light blue paper-covered boards with stamped floral graphic designs on front cover and spine. Illustrated with numerous black & white prints. Copyright stated as 1854, no indication of edition or printing. Boards show soiling, edgewear and wear at spine ends and light bumping at corners. Text block edges are somewhat soiled and there is light foxing and occasional stains thoughout text. On the other hand, text is complete and free of underlining/highlighting except several initials on end pages. Book is complete, without tears or other significant flaws or damage. Overall, a very decent copy of this early edition. . Good. Hardcover. 1854.

Porter & Coates, Philadelphia, Pa. 1854. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No dust jacket issued. 448 pp plus 14 pp of advertising from the publisher. Text sunned typical of age and materials used. Text clean and unmarked with no prior owner attribution. Fronticepiece and title page detattached, but included. Otherwise, text block is solid. B/w engravings throughout. "It is hoped that the numerous engravings will add to the attractions of the book, and render its word-pictures clearer and more perfect to the mind. Their value is so will establlished, that the time is approaching when few historical works will be published without such illustrations."

UsedAcceptable. 1854 Porter and Coates hardcover; not the Alta edition; quite worn; binding and pages loosening but still readable; no writing in text; discoloration

Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, 1854. Reissue. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. Reissue. Binding shaken but all gatherings holding firmly, front endpaper splitting along binding edge, bookplate of Robert Colin Scatcherd on front endpaper, ink gift note on front flyleaf. 1854 Hard Cover. x, 448 pp. Brown cloth, gilt titles, black and gilt decorations. Engraved illustrations. An early account of the military accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte and his associates.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

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Philadelphia: H.C. Peck & Theo. Bliss, 1857. Reprint. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Early reprint. Lacks front endpaper, boards rubbed and soiled, stain along top margin. 1857 Hard Cover. xii, 448 pp. Blue blind-stamped cloth, gilt titles. Engraved illustrations. An early account of the military accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte and his associates.