
Complete in 5 volumes. 221; 251; 247; 244; 247 printed pages. Part of the Bibliothéque Portative du Voyageur - a remarkable library in miniature that includes many of the most important works in the French language. It is frequently said that it was the travelling library which Napoleon Bonaparte carried with him during his campaigns. First miniature edition of this work. A few gatherings slightly sprung. Some title-pages a little age toned. Endpapers show signs of having had names removed in the distant past. 65 x 89 mm. Contemporary matching red morocco spines each with gilt titling, 5 horizontal scrolled decorative lines, and two flowers; covers in matching orange decorated paper covered card. Four volumes with minuscule worm-holes onpatinated spines. Small patches of damage to three of the covers. Nauroy, p. 23. Welsh, 4361. OCLC, 458139557. WorldCat locates four copies worldwide (Bibliothéque Nationale, Paris and four German libraries).