Paris: in Montmartre, c.1856. Edition: First Edition., Binding: Contemporary full vellum; spine in five compartments, gilt lettered burgundy morocco title on two; boards with decoratively blind embossed centerpiece of a crowned code of arms; all edges speckled. , Notes: Text in Arabic and French. French on title, and introduction in French. First and only edition of a historical work on Emperor Napoleon I by Colonel Louis (Luigi) Calligaris (1808-1870). Calligaris, alongside his work as orientalist, he is remembered for founding a military academy at Tunis, and for serving as aide-de-camp to the monarch of Tunisia. In 1861, he was appointed professor of Arab studies at the University of Turin, a position he held until his death. , Size: Quarto 4to (253x165mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with frontispiece of Napoleon I, several lithographed maps, and an ornamental headpiece vignette in green ink above the opening of the Arabic text., Provenance: Stamp: Librairie Generale // A. Sader Beyrouth , References: Ibrahim-Hilmy Vol II p. 58., Pages: Seven (7) numbered pages of French text, followed by 294 leaves in Arabic., Category: Book Asia Middle East General; Book Europe France; Book History; Book Royalty;. Very good condition; half title and frontis expertly restored. Text and maps are clean and crisp. Item #B5691

Edition: First Edition., Binding: Contemporary full vellum; spine in five compartments, gilt lettered burgundy morocco title on two; boards with decoratively blind embossed centerpiece of a crowned code of arms; all edges speckled. , Notes: Text in Arabic and French. French on title, and introduction in French. First and only edition of a historical work on Emperor Napoleon I by Colonel Louis (Luigi) Calligaris (1808-1870). Calligaris, alongside his work as orientalist, he is remembered for founding a military academy at Tunis, and for serving as aide-de-camp to the monarch of Tunisia. In 1861, he was appointed professor of Arab studies at the University of Turin, a position he held until his death. , Size: Quarto 4to (253x165mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with frontispiece of Napoleon I, several lithographed maps, and an ornamental headpiece vignette in green ink above the opening of the Arabic text., Provenance: Stamp: Librairie Generale // A. Sader Beyrouth , References: Ibrahim-Hilmy Vol II p. 58., Pages: Seven (7) numbered pages of French text, followed by 294 leaves in Arabic., Category: Book Asia Middle East General; Book Europe France; Book History; Book Royalty;.

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