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Macmillan, NY, 1931. Condition: Near Fine. Lengthy gift inscription on second blank, else fine. WITH TIPPED IN SIGNATURES OF SIX FRENCH GENERALS: Jean-de-Dieu Soult, [Duc de Dalmatie, Marshal of the Empire, 3-time Prime Minister]; a full page letter from Louis Nicolas Davout [Duke of Auerstadt, Prince of Eckmuhl, Marshal of France and General of the Army of Germany (in a secretarial hand, signed by the Prince)]; signature of Francois Estienne de Kellermann [2nd Duc de Valmy and cavalry general]; Jacques MacDonald [Marshal of France and Duke of Taranto]; signature of Pierre Augereau [Duc de Castiglione and Marshal of France]; Auguste de Marnont, Duc de Ragusa and Marshal of France]; Andre Massena [Marchal of the Empire, Duc de Rivoli, Prince d'Essling]; Half crushed morocco in royal blue, spine elaborately gilt, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt.