ARNNA (Jacques). — Pages from the Imperial Epic. Compiled by - Lot 20

ARNNA (Jacques). — Pages from the Imperial Epic. Compiled by André de Coppet. Tours, 1952. Large quarto, paperback with an illustrated cover featuring the imperial eagle. Published under the auspices of Jacques Arnna, an expert in autographs at the National Army Museum and an expert witness for the Paris Court of Appeals. A rich collection dedicated to the major figures of the Napoleonic epic, illustrated with numerous facsimiles of letters, documents, and autographs from the Empire. Limited edition of 500 numbered copies; this one bears the number 477. This copy is enhanced by a signed autograph dedication from Jacques Arnna: “These Pages of the Imperial Epic are dedicated to Mr. Lambert. Warm regards from Jacques Arnna.” The book is sought after both for its historical significance and for the quality of the reproduced documents. The inclusion of an autograph dedication by the author constitutes a valuable provenance detail.