George Moir Bussey — History of Napoleon
London, Joseph Thomas, 1840. Leather. A smart illustrated biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, considered an important source for Napoleon and his life. This was the definitive Victorian source for the life of Napoleon.Written by George Moir Bussey, best known for this work. Illustrated throughout with vignette engravings by Horace Vernet.  Complete in two volumes. In a half calf binding. Externally generally smart; a little rubbed to the spine, in particular to the head and tail as well as the extremities. Boards have a little wear. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little spotted. Very Good . Ill.: Horace Vernet. Very Good .