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BONAPARTE, NAPOLEON

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
BONAPARTE, NAPOLEON
<b>979. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE</b> (1769 - 1821) The "Little Corporal" whose brilliance in the field of battle and as Emperor of France has made him perhaps the most important figure of post-Renaissance Europe. Manuscript D.S. "<i>Bonaparte</i>" as chief of the Army of Italy, 2pp. folio, Verona, July 9, 1795, to Gen. Kellerman, commander-in-chief of the Army of the Alps, asking him to hasten in sending reinforcements to the army in Italy even if be partially equipped. In part: <i>"...send two pieces of canon with each battalion, a company of engineers and scouts, and 2 or 3 artillery officers...</i>". Boldly signed at conclusion. Ragged right margin with a couple of minor tape repairs, slight wear, overall very good condition.<b> $1,500-2,000</b>