First Editions, Association Books, Autograph Letters and Manuscripts by The Brownings, Dickens, Byron, Thackeray, Swinburne, Lamb and other esteemed nineteenth century English and French authors and an Important Collection of Books, Autographs, Relics, Prints, and Other Material by or Relating to Napoleon I, Collected and Catalogued by the Late Harry B. Smith. [ American Art Association, auction catalogue, sale date: 8-9 April 1936 ].

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Beige printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 250 pp, 4 plates, ills. 919 lots. Catalogue of the collection of the celebrated American librettist and playwright, Harry B. Smith, Among the highlights in the Napoleonica section (lots 579-671) were the following: Napoleon's Inkstand, used by him at St. Helena; a watch presented by Napoleon to Count de Montholon at Saint Helena; two Porcelain Dinner Plates from the service of Napoleon III; three double sheets of folio Letter Paper, watermarked with a portrait of Napoleon; and Napoleon's Death Mask, in bronzed plaster. Minor edgewear to yapp edges of wrappers, otherwise Very Good. N° de ref. del artículo ABE-43379

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