ALMANACH. Imperial posts. General state of the post roads of the French Empire, the Kingdom of Italy, the Confederation of the Rhine, etc., drawn up by order of the Board of Directors for the year 1814. Paris, of the imperial printing house, 1814. In-8 (196 x 120 mm) of 309 pp. 309; long grain red morocco, imperial coat of arms struck in the centre of the plates and framed by a wide decorative wheel, smooth back decorated, compartments at the top and tail decorated with the number N surmounted by the imperial crown, wheel on the cups, guards and blue silk lining, golden edges (Bozerian style binding of the time).
Original edition.
Almanac published in 1814, a decisive year for the emperor who, after the entry of Prussian and Russian troops into Paris in April, was forced to abdicate and go into exile on the island of Elba.
Very nice copy.
Origin: Maurice Burrus (ex-libris with purchase label) - Olivier le Bas (ex-libris).
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