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Original and unique edition adorned with numerous black and white drawings and engravings, in the text and inset by Raoul Boudier and Ferdinandus.
Book published after the defeat of Sedan in 1870 which exalts French courage and patriotism.
" Go, and don't be afraid, write the author, those who told you otherwise lied to you! Be a man, be a soldier, be French...! ... (cf . p 3).
Beautiful hardcover from the editor in full red percaline, beautiful plate of Souzé on the first cover, special iron on the back, on the lower cover. iron representing the Legion of Honor dated 1870 (Model IIIe République, after SEDAN). All slices golden.
George Maillard
The regiment. illustrations by Raoul Boudier and Ferdinandus
A. Jeandé, Paris and [circa 1870]
in-8, 24 x 16 cm; 180pp.
Condition: Percaline a little faded on the back, some traces on the covers without gravity, caps and corners in good condition. Fresh and clean interior, some foxing, mainly marginal.
Subject: Rare Cardboard MAILLARD The regiment. illustrations by Raoul Boudier and Ferdinandus 1870 Legion of Honor Propaganda 67463977
