New York: R. H. Russell. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1900. 1st Edition in English. Hardcover. Adapted into English by Louis N. Parker. New York: R. H. Russell, 1900. First Edition in English, published same year as French edition. 8vo. 262 pages. Original Navy blue cloth elaborately decorated in gilt on front cover with four initial "N" for Napoleon midst a dense pattern of the "bees" associated with him, eagle and crown centered on front cover, gilt title and author's name on spine, top edges gilt, other edges untrimmed. Very good condition, gilt bright, owner's private bookplate and name on front endpapers. 2 portrait plates of Napoleon's son, The Duke of Reichstadt, Napoleon II. Play about him, period from 1830 - 1832. ; 2 portraits; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 262 pages .

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Bookseller: Dale A. Sorenson (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 2714
Title: L'Aiglon A Play in Six Acts
Author: Rostand, Edmond
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
Edition: 1st Edition in English
Publisher: R. H. Russell
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1900
Keywords: Drama, Theater, Decorated Cloth

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