1839 2vols Memoirs of His Own Time; Including the Revolution, the Empire Dumas

Description: Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of His Own Time; Including the Revolution, the Empire, and the Restoration Lieut.-Gen. Count Mathieu Dumas 1839 Richard Bentley : London 9" by 6" 8, [2], 494; [2], 528pp SUMMARY The first English edition of Guillaume-Mathieu Dumas' memoir, published in two volumes, in which the author aimed to bring truth to the events of the French Revolution, Empire, and Restoration. First Edition,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION First English Edition, published simultaneously alongside French Edition. Rebound in cloth, with original binding rebacked to boards. Illustrations include two frontispieces to both volumes, depicting Napoleon Bonaparte as well as Lafayette. This is a complete two volume set of the memoir of Guillaume-Mathieu Dumas, which contains the author's personal experiences and reflections regarding the French Revolution, as well as the French Empire and the Restoration. This work was published posthumously by the author's son, with a dedication from the author stating that he wished to provide true testimony for these historical events.Contents include many notable conflicts and general anecdotes, such as 'Entrance into the Service in 1773', 'Visit of General Washington', 'The First Troubles', and 'General Lafayette Accused'.Guillaume-Matthieu Dumas (1753-1837) was a French general. He was an aide-to-camp to Rochambeau during the American Revolutionary War and was a minister of war to Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's older brother.Eight pages of publisher's adverts to front of Vol I. Collated, complete. CONDITION Rebound in cloth binding, with original binding rebacked on spine and boards. Externally, smart. Marks to boards with a bit of fading and edge wear to extremities, particularly to Vol II. Pastedown and endpapers have been rebacked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned to margins with the odd spot, particularly to the first few pages of text. Tidemark stain to frontispiece of Vol I. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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