BAUSSET, Louis-François-Joseph.
Anecdotal memories on the inside of the Palace.... Paris, Baudouin frères, then Levavasseur, 1827-1829. 4 volumes in-8; red long-grain half-shagreen, intertwined ML number crowned in the centre of the plates (contemporary binding).
Tulard, 171.
Complete series in composite edition, divided into two parts, each composed of 2 volumes.
Volumes 1 and 2: Anecdotal memoirs on the inside of the Palace and on some events of the Empire... to serve the history of Napoleon. 2nd edition.
Volumes 3 and 4: Anecdotal memories on the inside of Napoleon's palace, on Marie-Louise's palace and on some events in the Empire. 3rd edition.
The volumes are decorated with 3 engraved portraits - Josephine, Marie-Louise and Napoleon - and 12 plates, 9 of which are lithographed: commemorative medal of the King of England, cradle of the King of Rome (2 plates) and signatures of famous figures.
Bausset (1770-1835), "was, after the Revolution, prefect of the Tuileries Palace and chamberlain of Napoleon. [His
Memoirs contain] many anecdotes, including the famous scene of Josephine's fainting at the announcement of the divorce" (Tulard).
Copy that belonged to Empress Marie-Louise, Duchess of Parma. Connected to its number it is large of margins, the back of volumes III and IV are exposed; hinges of volume III slightly worn
Other source: Calvin Bullock (ex-libris).
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