1798 Napoleonic War Letters 1ed Napoleon Propaganda Admiral Nelson EGYPT Map 3v Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake. Napoléon Bonaparte Early in the Napoleon Wars, the British Navy, led by Lord Horatio Nelson, intercepted French intelligence and seized numerous letters detailing motives and direction of the French army. These letters were published as a strong piece of anti-French propaganda and served as an affront to the French campaign in Egypt. This first edition was an important piece of Napoleonic War memorabilia and has proved to be a highly desirable work since it was first published. Note the inclusion of the folding map of Egypt! Item number: #26067 Price: $795 various Copies of original letters from the army of General Bonaparte in Egypt, intercepted by the fleet under the command of Admiral Lord Nelson London: Printed for J. Wright, 1798. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o Vol. I [4], xxiii, [1], 248 Includes folding map o Vol. II [4], xxxi, [1], 236 Engraved, facsimile letter at frontispiece o Vol. III [2], xix, [1], 182 Provenance: Handwritten Wm. Cory, 1800 Language: English Binding: Leather; secure Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (20.5cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 26067 Photos available upon request.
