Revolution - Lot 353

Revolution Lieutenant SCHMUCKEL La Guerre dans la Vallée d'Aspe et la Bataille de Lescun with a map of the theater of war by Lieutenant DUFAURETS. Pau, Garet, 1900. In-8: 106pp. 1f. illustrated with a folding map in fine. Modern green Bradel-style boards, gilt title on spine, publisher's cover preserved. A rare work of great interest. Historical overview of the valley from all periods and in-depth study of the events of 1794 onwards. Lieutenant SCHMUCKEL began his study in 1895 while garrisoning the Portalet fort (Labarère 1483). Also included: SARRAMON (Jean): Napoléon and the Pyrenees. Les chasseurs des Montagnes et la couverture des Pyrénées (1808-1814). Selgues, Le Lézard, 1992. Large square in-8; 8 double-sided color plates. ½ green chagrin, spine ribbed and decorated.