LANGLE, Ferdinand.

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LANGLE, Ferdinand.
Funeral of the Emperor Napoleon. Official report on the translation of his mortal remains from the Island of St Helena to Paris, and description of the Funeral Convoy illustrated by woodcuts, executed according to the original models. Drawings by Daubigny, engravings by Lacoste father and son etc. Paris, L. Curmer, rue de Richelieu, 49, first floor, 1840. Large 32 pp. in-8de; paperback, vellum paper cover printed and illustrated in gold. A rare and well illustrated account of the maritime expedition to St Helena and the lavish ceremonies of the return of the emperor's ashes to Paris. The cover is illustrated with the imperial eagle on the first plate and a large crowned and radiating N on the back of the second. Freckles on the last 2 sheets. Nice brochure, good condition.
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