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Offered for sale is a rare and historically significant First English Edition of Campaign of General Buonaparte in Italy, in 1796-7, authored anonymously by a \"General Officer\" (attributed to François René Jean de Pommereul) and translated from the French by T.E. Ritchie. Published jointly in 1799 by G. Houston and Co. (Edinburgh) and Crosby and Letterman (London).
This compelling volume serves not only as a military chronicle of Napoleon’s legendary first major campaign, but also as a fascinating contemporary British political and strategic document. Published at the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, it offered British readers and military planners an urgent, firsthand look at the tactical genius of the young French general who was rapidly reshaping the geopolitical landscape of Europe.
Key Features & Contents:
Foldout Map: Complete with the large, original folding map titled \"Map of General Buonaparte\'s Campaign in Italy\" (published August 10, 1799).
Binding: Handsomely rebound in a classic period-style half-leather (half-calf) binding with marbled paper boards and ornate gilt tooling on the spine.
Condition:The book is in Very Good antiquarian condition overall.
Exterior: The later leather binding is crisp, clean, and structurally sound with bright gilt details.
Interior: The text block is solid and fully legible. As is common with 1799 editions, there is moderate foxing and age-toning, primarily concentrated on the first several preliminary pages (the translator\'s and author\'s prefaces) and lighter throughout the text.
An exceptional piece for collectors of Napoleonic history, early military strategy, and 18th-century European political literature. Please review all photos carefully for a closer look at the condition. Book measures 8.75\" x 5.5\".
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