[Presentation Binding for Charles X, Militaria]
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Flandre, D'Espinay, Pierre Marie (1764-1835). [Cover title] FLANDRE D'ESPINAY, Pierre Marie (1764-1835). [Cover title:] Cet ouvrage a ete presente au Roi le 23 Mai 1825 dans une audience particuliere accordee a son auteaur. [Paris: 1825]. Large folio (19" x 13", 465 x 330 mm). 20 (of 22) lithographed plates by Beraud-Lauras or Engelman (some without imprint.) A PRESENTATION BINDING FOR CHARLES X, contemporary quarter green morocco over dark green paper boards, gilt presentation lettering on front cover. Some light scuffs to binding, corners repaired in morocco, first plate with two 1" marginal closed tears, light scattered foxing to contents. Very Good. *************************************** A UNIQUE COLLECTION, BOUND FOR PRESENTATION TO CHARLES X. Though stamped 'Vol. I' on the spine, there is no record of any further volumes, or of any other copies of this particular volume. The majority of the plates relate to horses and cavalry, while others show various firearms and weapons, and two show a naval engagement and a war-gallery. Flandre d'Espinay was born in Lyon, and after holding various cavalry posts, he entered the service of the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta. The presentation of this volume was made during an audience granted him by the Emperor on 23 May 1825.
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