De l'armée française, sa mission et son histoire (496-1852)

First edition published anonymously.
Bradel binding in half red cloth, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with a gilt fleuron, double gilt fillets at tail, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, orange paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Pen gift inscription from a previous owner on the half-title page, some foxing.
Rare.